unconscientiously
Syllables
un-con-sci-en-tious-ly
Pronunciation
/ʌnˈkɒnʃənsliəsli/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
un- + conscient- + -iously
The word 'unconscientiously' is divided into six syllables: un-con-sci-en-tious-ly. It consists of the prefix 'un-', the root 'conscient-', and the suffix '-iously'. Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('en'). Syllabification follows rules maximizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants, with potential variation in the pronunciation of the 'sci' cluster.
Definitions
- 1
In a way that shows a lack of moral awareness or principles; without scruples.
“He behaved unconscientiously, exploiting the vulnerable for his own gain.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('en'). The other syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
un — Open syllable, unstressed.. con — Closed syllable, unstressed.. sci — Closed syllable, unstressed.. en — Open syllable, primary stress.. tious — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ly — Open syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are generally maintained at the beginning of syllables.
Vowel Division
Syllable division often occurs before a vowel sound.
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Consonants are not typically left at the end of a syllable unless necessary.
- The 'sci' cluster can be pronounced with a schwa insertion by some speakers, potentially leading to a different syllable division, but /ʃən/ is more standard.
- Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables is a common feature of British English pronunciation.
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