uncrossexamined
Syllables
un-cross-ex-a-min-ed
Pronunciation
/ʌnˈkrɒsɪɡzæmɪnd/
Stress
000010
Morphemes
un- + cross-examine + -ed
The word 'uncross-examined' is divided into six syllables: un-cross-ex-a-min-ed. The primary stress falls on the 'min' syllable. The syllabification follows standard English rules, prioritizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants. The word is morphologically complex, consisting of a prefix, root, and suffix.
Definitions
- 1
Not having been questioned; not having undergone cross-examination.
N/A
“The uncross-examined evidence was deemed inadmissible.”
“The witness remained uncross-examined due to time constraints.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('min'). The stress pattern is typical for verbs with the -ed past tense suffix.
Syllables
un — Open syllable, unstressed.. cross — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ex — Closed syllable, unstressed.. a — Open syllable, unstressed.. min — Closed syllable, stressed.. ed — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
Vowel Division
Syllable division often occurs before a vowel sound.
Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are generally maintained as onsets.
Suffix Separation
Suffixes are generally separated into their own syllables.
- The compound nature of 'cross-examined' could lead to alternative interpretations, but the hyphenated form supports the chosen division.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may occur, but do not affect syllable division.
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