unappropriateness
Syllables
un-ap-pro-pri-ate-ness
Pronunciation
/ʌnəˈprəʊpriət.nəs/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
un- + appropriate + -ness
The word 'unappropriateness' is divided into six syllables: un-ap-pro-pri-ate-ness. It consists of the prefix 'un-', the root 'appropriate', and the suffix '-ness'. Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('pri'). Syllable division follows standard English onset-rime rules.
Definitions
- 1
The state or quality of being unsuitable or improper.
“His unappropriateness for the role was immediately apparent.”
“The committee expressed concern over the unappropriateness of his comments.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('pri'). The stress pattern is typical for words with multiple morphemes, with stress often falling on the root.
Syllables
un — Open syllable, prefix.. ap — Open syllable.. pro — Open syllable.. pri — Closed syllable.. ate — Closed syllable, contains a diphthong.. ness — Closed syllable, common suffix.
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