irreflectiveness
Syllables
ir-re-flect-ive-ness
Pronunciation
/ˌɪrɪflɛktɪvnəs/
Stress
00100
Morphemes
ir- + reflect + -ive/-ness
The word 'irreflectiveness' is divided into five syllables: ir-re-flect-ive-ness. It consists of the prefix 'ir-', the root 'reflect', and the suffixes '-ive' and '-ness'. The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('ive'). Syllable division follows standard English rules based on vowel-consonant patterns and suffix separation.
Definitions
- 1
The quality or state of being unreflective; lacking in thoughtfulness or consideration.
“His irreflectiveness led to a series of unfortunate decisions.”
“She showed a surprising degree of irreflectiveness in her response.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('ive'). The first and second syllables are unstressed, and the fifth syllable is also unstressed.
Syllables
ir — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster.. re — Open syllable, consonant-vowel.. flect — Closed syllable, consonant cluster ending in a consonant.. ive — Open syllable, vowel-consonant.. ness — Closed syllable, consonant-schwa-consonant.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are typically divided before a consonant that follows a vowel (e.g., re-flect).
Consonant Cluster Division
Consonant clusters are often kept together within a syllable, especially at the beginning (e.g., ir-).
Suffix Division
Suffixes are generally separated into their own syllables (e.g., -ive, -ness).
- The 'ir-' prefix is a common negative prefix and is consistently treated as a separate syllable.
- The 'fl' consonant cluster is a common initial cluster and doesn't require special handling.
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