uncontroversially
Syllables
un-con-tro-ver-sial-ly
Pronunciation
/ʌnˌkɒn.trəˈvɜː.ʃə.li/
Stress
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Morphemes
un + controvers + ially
The word 'uncontroversially' is divided into six syllables: un-con-tro-ver-sial-ly. The primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('sial'). It's an adverb formed from a root (controvers) with the negative prefix 'un-' and the adverbial suffix '-ially'. Syllabification follows standard English vowel-sound and consonant-cluster rules.
Definitions
- 1
In a manner that does not cause or involve disagreement or dispute.
“He stated, uncontroversially, that the sky is blue.”
“The decision was accepted uncontroversially by all parties.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('sial'). The stress pattern is typical for words with the '-ially' suffix.
Syllables
un — Open syllable, initial syllable.. con — Closed syllable.. tro — Open syllable.. ver — Open syllable.. sial — Closed syllable, primary stress.. ly — Open syllable, final syllable.
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Vowel Sound Rule
Syllables are formed around vowel sounds. Each vowel sound typically forms the nucleus of a syllable.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters following a vowel often create a syllable boundary, especially when they are complex.
- The '-ially' suffix is a common source of syllabification questions, but 'sial-ly' is preferred to maintain suffix integrity.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may occur, but do not significantly alter syllable division.
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