uncompetitiveness
Syllables
un-com-pet-i-tive-ness
Pronunciation
/ʌnˌkɒm.pɪˈtɪv.nəs/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
un- + compete + -ive
Uncompetitiveness is a noun syllabified as un-com-pet-i-tive-ness, with stress on the fourth syllable. Syllable division follows standard English vowel-consonant and consonant-vowel rules, reflecting its morphemic structure (un- + compete + -ive + -ness).
Definitions
- 1
The state or quality of not being competitive; lack of ability to compete effectively.
“The company's uncompetitiveness led to its decline in market share.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('i'). The stress pattern is typical for words with multiple suffixes.
Syllables
un — Open syllable, weak vowel. com — Closed syllable. pet — Closed syllable. i — Open syllable, weak vowel. tive — Closed syllable. ness — Closed syllable
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Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are often divided after a vowel sound followed by a consonant sound.
Consonant-Vowel Division
Syllables are often divided before a vowel sound preceded by a consonant sound.
Stress-Timing
English is a stress-timed language, influencing syllable duration.
- The word's length and multiple morphemes present a complex case, but the rules are consistently applied.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation (e.g., reduction of 'un-' to /ən/) may occur but do not alter the syllable division.
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