uncomprehensiveness
Syllables
un-com-pre-hen-si-ve-ness
Pronunciation
/ʌnˌkɒmprɪˈhen.sɪv.nəs/
Stress
0001000
Morphemes
un- + comprehend + -ness
The word 'uncomprehensiveness' is divided into seven syllables: un-com-pre-hen-si-ve-ness. The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('hen'). It's a noun formed from the prefix 'un-', the root 'comprehend', and the suffix '-ness'. Syllabification follows standard English rules based on vowel-consonant patterns.
Definitions
- 1
The state of not being able to understand.
“The uncomprehensiveness of the instructions led to widespread errors.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('hen'). The stress pattern is relatively weak on the other syllables.
Syllables
un — Open syllable, unstressed.. com — Closed syllable, unstressed.. pre — Closed syllable, unstressed.. hen — Closed syllable, stressed.. si — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ve — Open syllable, unstressed.. ness — Closed syllable, unstressed.
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