uncalculatedness
Syllables
un-cal-cu-la-ted-ness
Pronunciation
/ʌnˈkæl.kjʊ.leɪ.tɪd.nəs/
Stress
010010
Morphemes
un- + calculate + -edness
The word 'uncalculatedness' is divided into six syllables: un-cal-cu-la-ted-ness. The primary stress falls on 'cal'. It's a noun formed from the prefix 'un-', the root 'calculate', and the suffix '-edness'. Syllable division follows standard vowel-consonant patterns.
Definitions
- 1
The state of not being calculated or carefully considered; lack of forethought.
“His uncalculatedness led to a disastrous outcome.”
“She acted with a surprising degree of uncalculatedness.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('cal'). The stress pattern is typical for words with multiple suffixes.
Syllables
un — Open syllable, single vowel sound.. cal — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. cu — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.. la — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. ted — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.. ness — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant.
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Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are typically divided after vowels, especially when followed by consonants.
Consonant Cluster Division
Consonant clusters are often maintained within a syllable, unless they can be easily split based on pronunciation.
- The pronunciation of '-ed' can vary, but is /ɪd/ in this case due to the preceding /t/ sound.
- Regional variations might reduce the vowel in 'un-' to a schwa.
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