unreconstructible
Syllables
un-re-con-struct-i-ble
Pronunciation
/ʌnˌriːkənˈstrʌktɪbl̩/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
un + struct + re-con-ible
Unreconstructible is a seven-syllable adjective with primary stress on 'struct'. It's formed from 'un-', 'struct', and '-re-con-ible'. Syllabification follows vowel division and the maximum onset principle, with a final syllable containing a syllabic /l/.
Definitions
- 1
Not able to be rebuilt or restored; impossible to recreate.
“The damage to the ancient manuscript was unreconstructible.”
“His reputation was unreconstructible after the scandal.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('struct').
Syllables
un — Open syllable, unstressed.. re — Open syllable, unstressed.. con — Open syllable, unstressed.. struct — Closed syllable, primary stress.. i — Open syllable, unstressed.. ble — Closed syllable, unstressed, syllabic /l/
Word Parts
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Vowel Division
Syllables are often divided around vowel sounds.
Maximum Onset Principle
Consonants are assigned to the following syllable if it creates a permissible onset.
Stress Placement
Stress generally falls on the penultimate syllable in words ending in -ible, but can be influenced by syllable weight.
- The word's length and complex morphology.
- The presence of multiple prefixes and suffixes.
- The syllabic /l/ in the final syllable.
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