unembarrassedness
Syllables
un-em-bar-rassed-ness
Pronunciation
/ʌnɪmˈbærəsdnəs/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
un- + barrass + -edness
The word 'unembarrassedness' is divided into five syllables: un-em-bar-rassed-ness. The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('rass'). It's a noun formed from the prefix 'un-', the root 'barrass', and the suffixes '-ed' and '-ness'. Syllable division follows onset-rime principles, maximizing onsets where possible.
Definitions
- 1
The state of not being embarrassed; composure; self-possession.
“She handled the difficult question with complete unembarrassedness.”
“His unembarrassedness in the face of criticism was remarkable.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('rass').
Syllables
un — Open syllable, weak vowel.. em — Closed syllable.. bar — Open syllable.. rass — Closed syllable, stressed.. ed — Closed syllable, suffix.. ness — Closed syllable, suffix.
Word Parts
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Onset-Rime Division
Syllables are divided between onset (initial consonant(s)) and rime (vowel and any following consonants).
Maximizing Onsets
Consonants are assigned to onsets whenever possible.
Suffix Attachment
Suffixes are generally treated as separate syllables.
- The '-rassed-' sequence requires careful application of onset maximization.
- The word's length and complex morphology necessitate precise rule application.
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