sanctimoniousness
Syllables
san-cti-mo-ni-ous-ness
Pronunciation
/ˌsæŋktɪˈməʊniəsnes/
Stress
010011
Morphemes
sancti- + mon- + -ous
The word 'sanctimoniousness' is divided into six syllables: san-cti-mo-ni-ous-ness. The primary stress falls on the fifth syllable. It's a noun formed from Latin roots and suffixes, denoting hypocritical piety. Syllabification follows standard vowel-consonant and consonant cluster division rules.
Definitions
- 1
The quality or state of being sanctimonious; hypocritical piety; a pretense of religious devotion or moral superiority.
“Her sanctimoniousness was grating to everyone around her.”
“He accused the politician of sanctimoniousness.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable (/ˈməʊ/). Secondary stress is present on the first syllable (/ˌsæn/). The stress pattern reflects the length and complexity of the word.
Syllables
san — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. cti — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant cluster.. mo — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. ni — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. ous — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. ness — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are typically divided after vowels, especially when followed by a consonant.
Consonant Cluster Division
When a vowel is followed by a consonant cluster, the syllable is divided after the vowel.
- The 'ct' cluster in 'sancti-' is a common occurrence and doesn't pose a significant division issue.
- The length of the word and the presence of multiple suffixes contribute to its complexity.
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