unpredictableness
Syllables
un-pre-dict-a-ble-ness
Pronunciation
/ʌnˈprɪdɪktəbl̩nəs/
Stress
001000
Morphemes
un- + dict + -able-ness
The word 'unpredictableness' is divided into six syllables: un-pre-dict-a-ble-ness. The primary stress falls on the third syllable ('dict'). It is morphologically complex, consisting of a prefix, root, and two suffixes. The syllabification follows standard English rules of maximizing onsets and ensuring each syllable has a vowel nucleus.
Definitions
- 1
The quality or state of being unpredictable.
“The unpredictableness of the stock market makes investing risky.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('dict'). The stress pattern is typical for words of Latin origin with multiple suffixes.
Syllables
un — Open syllable, unstressed.. pre — Open syllable, unstressed.. dict — Closed syllable, stressed.. a — Open syllable, unstressed.. ble — Closed syllable, unstressed, containing a syllabic consonant.. ness — Closed syllable, unstressed.
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Vowel Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Closed vs. Open Syllables
Syllables ending in a consonant are closed; those ending in a vowel are open.
- Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables is common.
- The syllabic /l/ in 'ble' is a feature of English phonology.
- Regional accents may influence vowel quality.
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