unexpeditiousness
Syllables
un-ex-pe-di-ti-ous-ness
Pronunciation
/ʌnˌɛkspɪˈdɪʃnəs/
Stress
0001000
Morphemes
un- + expedite + -ness
The word 'unexpeditiousness' is divided into seven syllables: un-ex-pe-di-ti-ous-ness. The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('di'). It is morphologically complex, consisting of the prefix 'un-', the root 'expedite', and the suffixes '-ness' and '-ious'. Syllable division follows standard English rules prioritizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants.
Definitions
- 1
The quality or state of being slow or lacking in speed; lack of promptness or efficiency.
“The unexpeditiousness of the bureaucratic process was frustrating.”
“His unexpeditiousness in responding to the crisis led to further complications.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('di'). The stress pattern is typical for words with multiple suffixes.
Syllables
un — Open syllable, unstressed.. ex — Closed syllable, unstressed.. pe — Open syllable, unstressed.. di — Closed syllable, stressed.. ti — Open syllable, unstressed.. ous — Open syllable, unstressed.. ness — Open syllable, unstressed.
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Vowel-Consonant-Consonant (VCC) Rule
Syllable breaks typically occur between the vowel and the first consonant in VCC patterns.
Maximize Onsets
English syllable structure prefers to maximize consonant clusters at the beginning of syllables.
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Consonants are generally not left at the end of a syllable unless part of a digraph or cluster.
- The prefix 'un-' is consistently a separate syllable.
- The suffix '-ness' is consistently a separate syllable.
- The '-ious' suffix is generally treated as a single syllable.
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