uncompassionated
Syllables
un-com-pas-sion-at-ed
Pronunciation
/ʌn.kəmˈpæʃ.ən.eɪ.tɪd/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
un + compassion + ated
The word 'uncompassionated' is divided into six syllables: un-com-pas-sion-at-ed. It consists of the prefix 'un-', the root 'compassion', and the suffix '-ated'. Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('sion'). Syllabification follows the vowel sound rule and consonant cluster rule.
Definitions
- 1
Not showing or feeling compassion.
“The uncompassionated response to the disaster shocked many.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('sion'). The other syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
un — Open syllable, containing a single vowel sound.. com — Open syllable, containing a single vowel sound.. pas — Open syllable, containing a single vowel sound.. sion — Open syllable, primary stress, containing a single vowel sound.. at — Open syllable, containing a diphthong.. ed — Closed syllable, containing a vowel and consonant cluster.
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Vowel Sound Rule
Each vowel sound generally forms a syllable.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters following a vowel sound typically form a syllable.
- Potential regional variations in vowel pronunciation (e.g., schwa reduction).
- The '-sion' sequence is generally consistent in syllabification.
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