undemonstratively
Syllables
un-de-mon-stra-tive-ly
Pronunciation
/ˌʌn.dɪˈmɒn.strə.tɪv.li/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
un- + demonstrate + -ively
The word 'undemonstratively' is a seven-syllable adverb with stress on the fourth syllable. Syllabification follows standard English rules, prioritizing onsets and vowel nuclei. It's formed from the prefix 'un-', root 'demonstrate', and suffix '-ively'.
Definitions
- 1
In a manner lacking demonstration; without showing or proving.
“He agreed undemonstratively, offering only a slight nod.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('tive'). The other syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
un — Open syllable, unstressed.. de — Open syllable, unstressed.. mon — Closed syllable, unstressed.. stra — Open syllable, stressed.. tive — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ly — Open syllable, unstressed.
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