uncontemptuously
Syllables
un-con-tempt-u-ous-ly
Pronunciation
/ʌn.kɒnˈtɛm.ptʃʊəs.li/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
un + contempt + uously
The word 'uncontemptuously' is divided into six syllables: un-con-tempt-u-ous-ly. It consists of the prefix 'un-', the root 'contempt', and the suffix '-uously'. The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('u'). Syllabification follows standard GB English rules based on vowel/consonant endings.
Definitions
- 1
In a manner showing or characterized by a lack of respect or admiration; disdainfully.
“He spoke of his rivals uncontemptuously.”
“She dismissed the suggestion uncontemptuously.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('u'). The remaining syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
un — Open syllable, unstressed.. con — Closed syllable, unstressed.. tempt — Closed syllable, unstressed.. u — Open syllable, stressed.. ous — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ly — Open syllable, unstressed.
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Vowel-Ending Syllables
Syllables generally end with a vowel sound (e.g., 'un', 'u', 'ly').
Consonant-Ending Syllables
Syllables end with a consonant sound (e.g., 'con', 'tempt', 'ous').
- The '-pt-' consonant cluster is readily syllabified within 'tempt-'.
- Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables is a common feature of GB English.
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