undeliberativeness
Syllables
un-de-lib-er-a-tive-ness
Pronunciation
/ˌʌn.dɪˈlɪb.ər.ə.tɪv.nəs/
Stress
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Morphemes
un- + deliberate + -ness
Undeliberativeness is a seven-syllable noun with primary stress on the fourth syllable. It's formed from the prefix 'un-', the root 'deliberate', and the suffix '-ness'. Syllable division follows standard English rules, prioritizing vowel sounds and maximizing onsets. It signifies a lack of careful consideration.
Definitions
- 1
The quality or state of not being deliberate; a lack of careful consideration.
“His undeliberativeness led to a series of unfortunate events.”
“The undeliberativeness of the decision was shocking.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('er'). The stress pattern is typical for words with multiple suffixes.
Syllables
un — Open syllable, unstressed.. de — Open syllable, unstressed.. lib — Closed syllable, unstressed.. er — Open syllable, stressed.. a — Open syllable, unstressed.. tive — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ness — Closed syllable, unstressed.
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