uncoquettishness
Syllables
un-co-quet-tish-ness
Pronunciation
/ʌnˈkɒk.ɪtɪʃ.nəs/
Stress
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Morphemes
un- + coquette + -ishness
The word 'uncoquettishness' is divided into five syllables: un-co-quet-tish-ness. The primary stress falls on 'tish'. It's a noun formed from the prefix 'un-', the root 'coquette', and the suffix '-ishness'. Syllable division follows vowel maximization and onset maximization principles.
Definitions
- 1
The state of not being coquettish; a lack of flirtatious behavior.
“Her uncoquettishness was refreshing in a world of superficial charm.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('tish'). The first three and last syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
un — Open syllable, unstressed.. co — Open syllable, unstressed.. quet — Closed syllable, unstressed.. tish — Closed syllable, stressed.. ness — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Vowel Maximization
Syllables are formed around vowel sounds, creating open syllables where possible.
Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are included in the onset of the syllable to avoid stranded consonants.
Closed Syllable Formation
Vowels followed by consonants at the end of the syllable form closed syllables.
- The 'qu' digraph could be treated as a single unit, but is syllabified as a consonant cluster to maximize onsets.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist but do not affect syllable division.
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