uncompassionating
Syllables
un-com-pas-sion-at-ing
Pronunciation
/ʌn.kəmˈpæʃ.ən.eɪ.tɪŋ/
Stress
001000
Morphemes
un + compassion + ating
The word 'uncompassionating' is divided into six syllables: un-com-pas-sion-at-ing. The primary stress falls on the third syllable ('pas'). It's morphologically composed of the prefix 'un-', the root 'compassion', and the suffix '-ating'. Syllabification follows the vowel nucleus and consonant cluster rules, with typical British English phonetic variations like schwa reduction.
Definitions
- 1
Showing or feeling no sympathy or compassion.
“The uncompassionating landlord evicted the family during the winter.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('pas'). The stress pattern is typical for words of Latin origin with multiple syllables.
Syllables
un — Open syllable, unstressed.. com — Closed syllable, unstressed.. pas — Closed syllable, primary stressed.. sion — Open syllable, unstressed.. at — Open syllable, unstressed.. ing — Closed syllable, unstressed.
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Vowel Nucleus Rule
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are maintained within a syllable unless they are unpronounceable.
Stress Placement Rule
Stress is often placed on the penultimate syllable in words of Latin origin.
- The pronunciation of the 's' in 'sion' as /ʃ/ is a common phonetic variation.
- The schwa reduction in unstressed syllables is a typical feature of British English.
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