How Do You Spell IMPARASYLLABIC?

Pronunciation: [ɪmpˌaɹɐsɪlˈabɪk] (IPA)

The word "Imparasyllabic" is a term used in linguistics to describe words with an odd number of syllables. The spelling of this word is derived from its phonetic transcription, which is /ɪm.pə.ɹə.sɪ.ˈlæ.bɪk/. The first syllable, "im," is pronounced with a short "i" sound, followed by "pa," pronounced with a short "a" sound. The third syllable, "syll," is pronounced with a short "i" sound, followed by "ab," pronounced with a short "a" sound. The final syllable, "ic," is pronounced with a long "i" sound, giving the word its unique spelling.

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Common Misspellings for IMPARASYLLABIC

  • imparsyllabic
  • umparasyllabic
  • jmparasyllabic
  • kmparasyllabic
  • omparasyllabic
  • 9mparasyllabic
  • 8mparasyllabic
  • inparasyllabic
  • ikparasyllabic
  • ijparasyllabic
  • imoarasyllabic
  • imlarasyllabic
  • im-arasyllabic
  • im0arasyllabic
  • impzrasyllabic
  • impsrasyllabic
  • impwrasyllabic
  • impqrasyllabic
  • impaeasyllabic
  • impadasyllabic

Etymology of IMPARASYLLABIC

The word "Imparasyllabic" is derived from a combination of two Latin roots: "impar" and "syllabic".

The Latin word "impar" means "not equal" or "unequal". It is a combination of the prefix "im-" which indicates negation or opposition, and the root "par" which means "equal".

The word "syllabic" is derived from the Latin "syllaba", meaning "syllable". It refers to a unit of sound containing a vowel, either alone or in combination with one or more consonants, typically forming a part of a word.

By combining these two roots, "impar" and "syllabic", the term "Imparasyllabic" is created. It refers to a structure or pattern in language where not all syllables have equal weight or emphasis.