undelightfulness
Syllables
un-de-light-ful-ness
Pronunciation
/ʌn.dɪˈlaɪt.fʊl.nəs/
Stress
00100
Morphemes
un- + delight + -ful-ness
The word 'undelightfulness' is a noun composed of the prefix 'un-', the root 'delight', and the suffixes '-ful' and '-ness'. It is divided into five syllables: un-de-light-ful-ness, with primary stress on the third syllable ('light'). Syllable division follows standard English vowel division rules.
Definitions
- 1
The state or quality of not being delightful; lack of pleasure or enjoyment.
“The sheer *undelightfulness* of the task made him procrastinate.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('light'). The other syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
un — Open syllable, unstressed.. de — Open syllable, unstressed.. light — Closed syllable, stressed.. ful — Open syllable, unstressed.. ness — Open syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Vowel Division
Syllables are generally divided before vowels.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are typically maintained within a syllable.
- Silent 'gh' in 'delight'.
- Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables.
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