unmentionability
Syllables
un-men-tion-a-bil-i-ty
Pronunciation
/ʌnˈmɛnʃənəˈbɪləti/
Stress
0010100
Morphemes
un- + mention + -tionability
The word 'unmentionability' is divided into seven syllables: un-men-tion-a-bil-i-ty. It features a primary stress on the third syllable ('tion') and a secondary stress on the fifth ('bil'). The word is morphologically complex, consisting of the prefix 'un-', the root 'mention', and the suffix '-tionability'. Syllabification follows standard vowel and affixation rules.
Definitions
- 1
The state or quality of not being able to be mentioned; something that is too sensitive or embarrassing to talk about.
“The subject of his childhood was shrouded in unmentionability.”
“Certain family secrets remained in a state of unmentionability.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('tion'). Secondary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('bil'). The remaining syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
un — Open syllable, unstressed.. men — Closed syllable, unstressed.. tion — Closed syllable, primary stressed.. a — Open syllable, schwa sound, unstressed.. bil — Closed syllable, secondary stressed.. i — Open syllable, unstressed.. ty — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
Vowel Rule
Each syllable contains a vowel sound.
Onset-Rime Rule
Syllables are divided into onset and rime.
Affixation Rule
Prefixes and suffixes generally form separate syllables.
- The '-tion' and '-ability' suffixes consistently form separate syllables.
- The initial 'un-' prefix consistently forms its own syllable.
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