unequaltempered
Syllables
u-ne-qual-tem-pered
Pronunciation
/ˌʌnˈiːkwəl ˈtempəd/
Stress
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Morphemes
un- + equal + -ed
The word 'unequal-tempered' is a compound adjective divided into five syllables: u-ne-qual-tem-pered. The primary stress falls on 'qual'. It consists of the prefix 'un-', the root 'equal', and the suffix '-ed' attached to 'temper'. Syllable division follows standard English rules prioritizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants.
Definitions
- 1
Having or showing an easily provoked or irritable disposition; bad-tempered.
“He was an unequal-tempered man, prone to outbursts of anger.”
“The unequal-tempered customer complained loudly about the service.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('qual'), typical for compound adjectives.
Syllables
u — Open syllable, initial vowel.. ne — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. qual — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.. tem — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.. pered — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.
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