uncoordinateness
Syllables
un-co-or-di-nate-ness
Pronunciation
/ʌnˌkɔː.dɪˈneɪt.nəs/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
un- + coordinat- + -ness
The word 'uncoordinateness' is divided into six syllables: un-co-or-di-nate-ness. The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('nate'). It's a noun formed from the prefix 'un-', the root 'coordinat-', and the suffix '-ness'. Syllable division follows standard English rules prioritizing vowel sounds and maximizing onsets.
Definitions
- 1
The state or quality of being uncoordinated; lack of harmonious arrangement.
“The uncoordinateness of the team's efforts led to their defeat.”
“Her uncoordinateness was evident in her clumsy movements.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('nate'), following the pattern of stress on the penultimate syllable in Latinate words, adjusted for length.
Syllables
un — Open syllable, single vowel sound.. co — Open syllable, diphthong.. or — Open syllable, vowel followed by 'r'.. di — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. nate — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.. ness — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant.
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Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are typically divided after a vowel sound, especially when followed by a consonant.
Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are generally kept together at the beginning of a syllable (onset).
- The length and complexity of the root 'coordinat-' influence stress placement.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but do not alter the core syllabification.
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