unproportionable
Syllables
un-pro-por-tion-a-ble
Pronunciation
/ʌn.proʊˈpɔːr.ʃən.ə.bəl/
Stress
001001
Morphemes
un- + proportion + -able
The word 'unproportionable' is divided into six syllables: un-pro-por-tion-a-ble. It consists of the prefix 'un-', the root 'proportion', and the suffix '-able'. The primary stress falls on the third syllable ('por'). Syllable division follows vowel-consonant patterns and considers the syllabic nature of the '-tion' sequence.
Definitions
- 1
Not proportionate; out of proportion.
“The cost of the repairs was unproportionable to the damage.”
“The size of the house was unproportionable to the lot.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('por'). The stress pattern is 001001, indicating unstressed, unstressed, stressed, unstressed, unstressed, unstressed.
Syllables
un — Open syllable, prefix.. pro — Open syllable.. por — Open syllable.. tion — Syllabic consonant, often forms a syllable on its own.. a — Open syllable, schwa.. ble — Closed syllable.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant (VC) Pattern
Syllables often divide after a vowel followed by a consonant.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable.
Syllabic Consonant
/l/, /m/, /n/, /ŋ/ can form syllables when following a consonant.
- The length of the word and the presence of multiple vowels and consonant clusters require careful consideration.
- The '-tion' sequence is a common exception to simple vowel-consonant division.
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