uncompromisingly
Syllables
un-com-pro-mis-ing-ly
Pronunciation
/ʌnˈkɒmprəmaɪzɪŋli/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
un + compromise + ing
The word 'uncompromisingly' is divided into six syllables: un-com-pro-mis-ing-ly. The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('mis'). It's morphologically complex, consisting of a prefix, root, and two suffixes. Syllabification follows standard English rules based on vowel and consonant sounds.
Definitions
- 1
In a way that shows no willingness to make concessions; inflexibly.
“He dealt with the situation uncompromisingly.”
“She refused to negotiate, acting uncompromisingly.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('mis'). The other syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
un — Open syllable, unstressed.. com — Closed syllable, unstressed.. pro — Open syllable, unstressed.. mis — Closed syllable, primary stress.. ing — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ly — Open syllable, unstressed.
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Vowel-Based Syllable Division
Syllables generally end with a vowel sound.
Consonant-Based Syllable Division
Syllables end with a consonant sound.
- Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables is common in GB English.
- The '-ingly' suffix is a standard adverbial formation.
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