disrespectfulness
Syllables
dis-re-spect-ful-ness
Pronunciation
/ˌdɪsɹɪˈspektfʊlnəs/
Stress
00100
Morphemes
dis + respect + ful-ness
The word 'disrespectfulness' is divided into five syllables: dis-re-spect-ful-ness. The primary stress falls on 'spect'. It's morphologically complex, built from a prefix, root, and two suffixes. Syllabification follows standard GB English rules based on vowel and consonant sounds.
Definitions
- 1
The quality or state of being disrespectful; lack of respect.
“His disrespectfulness towards his elders was shocking.”
“She showed a complete lack of disrespectfulness.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('spect'). Secondary stress may be present on the first syllable ('dis').
Syllables
dis — Open syllable, unstressed.. re — Open syllable, unstressed.. spect — Closed syllable, primary stressed.. ful — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ness — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Vowel Rule
Syllables generally end in a vowel sound, creating open syllables (dis, re).
Consonant Rule
Syllables can end in a consonant sound, creating closed syllables (spect, ful, ness).
- The 'ct' cluster in 'spect' is a common and permissible syllable-final consonant cluster.
- Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables is typical in GB English.
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