incircumspectness
Syllables
in-cir-cum-spect-ness
Pronunciation
/ˌɪn.sɜː.kʌmˈspekt.nəs/
Stress
00100
Morphemes
in- + circumspect + -ness
The word 'incircumspectness' is divided into five syllables: in-cir-cum-spect-ness. It comprises the prefix 'in-', the root 'circumspect', and the suffix '-ness'. The primary stress falls on the 'spect' syllable. Syllable division follows standard English rules based on vowel sounds and consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
The quality or state of being lacking in caution or foresight; recklessness.
“His incircumspectness led to a serious accident.”
“She regretted her incircumspectness in speaking so frankly.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('spect'). The first and last syllables are unstressed, while the second and fourth are secondary stressed.
Syllables
in — Open syllable, containing a short vowel sound.. cir — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. cum — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. spect — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant cluster.. ness — Open syllable, consonant followed by a vowel.
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Vowel Sound Rule
Each vowel sound generally forms a syllable.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters can close a syllable if they follow a vowel sound.
- Potential reduction of the 'r' sound in some GB English accents.
- Slight vowel reduction in the first syllable in some pronunciations.
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