unfashionableness
Syllables
un-fa-shion-a-ble-ness
Pronunciation
/ʌnˈfæʃənəblnəs/
Stress
001000
Morphemes
un- + fashion + -able
The word 'unfashionableness' is divided into six syllables: un-fa-shion-a-ble-ness. The primary stress falls on 'shion'. It's formed from the prefix 'un-', the root 'fashion', and the suffixes '-able' and '-ness'. Syllable division follows standard English rules based on vowel-consonant patterns and lexical stress.
Definitions
- 1
The state or quality of not being fashionable; lack of style or trendiness.
“Her unfashionableness was a deliberate choice, a rejection of current trends.”
“The unfashionableness of the building contributed to its charm.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('shion'). The other syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
un- — Open syllable, unstressed.. fa- — Open syllable, unstressed.. shion — Closed syllable, stressed.. a- — Open syllable, unstressed.. ble — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ness — Closed syllable, unstressed.
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Consonant-Vowel-Consonant
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Lexical Stress
Stress placement is determined by the inherent stress pattern of the word.
- The combination of multiple suffixes (-able and -ness) requires careful consideration, but the clear vowel distinctions and stress pattern allow for a straightforward division.
- Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables is a common phenomenon in GB English.
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