ununderstandable
Syllables
un-un-der-stand-a-ble
Pronunciation
/ʌnˌʌn.dərˈstænd.ə.bl̩/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
un- + stand + -able
The word 'ununderstandable' is divided into six syllables: un-un-der-stand-a-ble. It features a reduplicated 'un-' prefix, the root 'stand', and the suffix '-able'. Primary stress falls on the 'stand' syllable. The phonetic transcription is /ʌnˌʌn.dərˈstænd.ə.bl̩/.
Definitions
- 1
Not capable of being understood.
“His explanation was completely ununderstandable.”
“The instructions were ununderstandable, and I couldn't assemble the furniture.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('stand'). The stress pattern is typical for words ending in '-able' with prefixes.
Syllables
un — Open syllable, unstressed.. un — Open syllable, unstressed.. der — Open syllable, unstressed.. stand — Closed syllable, stressed.. a — Open syllable, unstressed.. ble — Closed syllable, unstressed, with syllabic consonant.
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Vowel-Consonant Division
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Consonant Cluster Division
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable.
Stress Placement
Stress influences syllable prominence and can affect vowel reduction.
- The double 'un-' prefix is an unusual feature.
- The syllabic /l/ in 'ble' is a common phonetic reduction.
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