incommensurables
Syllables
in-com-men-su-ra-bles
Pronunciation
/ɛ̃.kɔ.mɑ̃.sy.ʁa.bl(ə)/
Stress
000001
Morphemes
in- + commensur- + -ables
The French word 'incommensurables' is an adjective/noun with six syllables (in-com-men-su-ra-bles). Stress falls on the final syllable. Syllabification follows standard French rules prioritizing vowel sounds and maintaining consonant clusters. Its structure is consistent with other adjectives ending in '-ables'.
Definitions
- 1
Not able to be measured by the same standard; incomparable.
Incommensurable
“Les différences entre ces deux cultures sont incommensurables.”
- 1
Things that are not able to be measured by the same standard.
Incommensurables
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the final syllable '-bles'. French stress is typically on the last syllable.
Syllables
in — Open syllable, initiated by a nasal vowel.. com — Closed syllable, consonant following a vowel.. men — Open syllable, initiated by a nasal vowel.. su — Closed syllable, consonant cluster following a vowel.. ra — Open syllable, initiated by a vowel.. bles — Closed syllable, final syllable with consonant cluster and optional schwa.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Initiated Syllable
Each vowel sound generally begins a new syllable.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are often maintained within a syllable, unless easily separable.
Final Syllable Rule
The final syllable often contains any remaining consonants.
- Optional schwa /ə/ in the final syllable.
- Regional variations in pronunciation may slightly alter stress.
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