incommensurable
Syllables
in-com-men-su-ra-ble
Pronunciation
/ɛ̃.kɔ.mɑ̃.sʏ.ʁa.bl(ə)/
Stress
000011
Morphemes
in- + commensur- + -able
The word 'incommensurable' is divided into six syllables based on vowel sounds and consonant clusters. It consists of a Latin-derived prefix 'in-', root 'commensur-', and suffix '-able'. Stress falls on the final syllable. Syllabification follows standard French rules, with considerations for nasal vowels and the silent final 'e'.
Definitions
- 1
Not able to be measured or compared; immeasurable.
Immeasurable, incomparable
“La différence entre leurs revenus est incommensurable.”
“Les conséquences de cette décision sont incommensurables.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the final syllable '-ble'. A secondary stress may be present on the penultimate syllable 'ra'.
Syllables
in — Open syllable with a nasal vowel.. com — Open syllable.. men — Open syllable with a nasal vowel.. su — Open syllable.. ra — Open syllable.. ble — Closed syllable, often with a schwa.
Word Parts
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Vowel Nucleus Rule
Each syllable contains a vowel sound as its nucleus.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable unless they are easily separable.
Nasal Vowel Rule
Nasal vowels typically form a syllable on their own.
- The final 'e' is often silent and its inclusion in the syllable is context-dependent.
- Nasal vowels require specific consideration in syllabification.
- Liaison and elision can affect pronunciation and potentially syllable boundaries in connected speech.
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