uncontentiousness
Syllables
un-con-ten-tious-ness
Pronunciation
/ʌn.kənˈtɛn.tjʊs.nəs/
Stress
00010
Morphemes
un- + content + -ness
The word 'uncontentiousness' is divided into five syllables: un-con-ten-tious-ness. The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('tious'). It is morphologically complex, consisting of the prefix 'un-', the root 'content', and the suffixes '-ness' and '-ious'. Syllabification follows standard English vowel-based rules and consonant cluster considerations.
Definitions
- 1
The state or quality of being discontented; lack of satisfaction.
“Her uncontentiousness was a constant source of frustration.”
“The uncontentiousness of the workers led to a strike.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('tious').
Syllables
un — Open syllable, initial syllable.. con — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. ten — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. tious — Closed syllable, consonant cluster at the end.. ness — Closed syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Based Syllabification
Syllables are generally formed around vowel sounds. Each vowel sound typically constitutes a syllable.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters can be part of a syllable, particularly at the end of a syllable.
- The 'tious' cluster could potentially be split, but the current division is more common in GB English.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist but do not affect syllable division.
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