unexceptionalness
Syllables
un-ex-cep-tion-al-ness
Pronunciation
/ˌʌnɪkˈsepʃənl̩nəs/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
un- + exceptional + -ness
The word 'unexceptionalness' is divided into six syllables: un-ex-cep-tion-al-ness. The primary stress falls on the third syllable ('cep'). It is morphologically composed of the prefix 'un-', the root 'exceptional', and the suffix '-ness'. Syllabification follows standard English rules prioritizing onsets and vowel nuclei.
Definitions
- 1
The quality or state of being not remarkable; ordinariness.
“The unexceptionalness of the painting was its most striking feature.”
“He lamented the unexceptionalness of his life.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('cep'). The first, second, fourth, fifth and sixth syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
un — Open syllable, unstressed.. ex — Closed syllable, unstressed.. cep — Closed syllable, unstressed.. tion — Closed syllable, unstressed.. al — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ness — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are maintained at the beginning of syllables whenever possible.
Vowel Nucleus
Syllables are formed around vowel sounds.
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Consonants are not left at the end of a syllable unless necessary.
- The schwa /ə/ in the final syllable is common in unstressed syllables.
- The syllabic /l/ in 'al' is a feature of RP.
- Potential regional variations in vowel quality.
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