unsusceptibleness
Syllables
un-sus-cep-ti-ble-ness
Pronunciation
/ˌʌn.səˈsep.tɪ.bl̩.nəs/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
un- + suscept + -ible-ness
The word 'unsusceptibleness' is divided into six syllables: un-sus-cep-ti-ble-ness. It consists of the prefix 'un-', the root 'suscept', and the suffixes '-ible' and '-ness'. The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('ti'). The syllabification follows standard English vowel and consonant cluster rules, with consideration for the syllabic consonant and schwa sounds.
Definitions
- 1
The state of not being susceptible; immunity to influence or harm.
“Her unsusceptibleness to flattery was remarkable.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('ti'). The first three and last two syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
un — Open syllable, unstressed.. sus — Open syllable, unstressed.. cep — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ti — Closed syllable, stressed.. ble — Closed syllable, unstressed, contains a syllabic consonant.. ness — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
Vowel Rule
Each syllable generally contains one vowel sound.
Onset-Rime Rule
Syllables are divided into an onset and a rime.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are split while attempting to keep affixes intact.
Prefix/Suffix Rule
Prefixes and suffixes are generally separated into their own syllables.
- The length and complexity of the word.
- The presence of schwa sounds.
- The syllabic consonant /bl̩/ in 'ble'.
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