ultraindiferent
Syllables
ul-tra-in-dif-er-ent
Pronunciation
/ˌʌltrəɪnˈdɪfərənt/
Stress
001000
Morphemes
ultra + indifferent
The word 'ultraindifferent' is divided into six syllables: ul-tra-in-dif-er-ent. The primary stress falls on 'dif'. It's formed from the prefix 'ultra-' and the root 'indifferent', following standard English syllable division rules based on onset maximization and vowel-consonant separation.
Definitions
- 1
Extremely indifferent; showing a complete lack of interest or concern.
“He was ultraindifferent to the plight of the refugees.”
“Her ultraindifferent attitude towards the project was disheartening.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('dif'). The stress pattern is typical for words with the 'in-' prefix and a multi-syllabic root.
Syllables
ul — Open syllable, onset 'l'. tra — Open syllable, onset 'tr'. in — Closed syllable, onset 'in'. dif — Closed syllable, stressed syllable, onset 'dif'. er — Closed syllable, onset 'er'. ent — Closed syllable, onset 'ent'
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are included in the syllable to create a valid onset.
Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllable breaks occur after vowels when followed by consonants.
- Non-rhoticity of GB English (the 'r' in 'fer' is not pronounced).
- Potential slight vowel reduction in 'ultra' by some speakers.
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