unflirtatiousness
Syllables
un-flir-ta-tious-ness
Pronunciation
/ʌnˈflɜːtətiəsnəs/
Stress
00010
Morphemes
un + flirt + ationness
The word 'unflirtatiousness' is divided into five syllables: un-flir-ta-tious-ness. The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('tious'). It's a noun formed from the prefix 'un-', the root 'flirt', and the suffixes '-ation' and '-ness'. Syllable division follows standard English rules based on vowel sounds and consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
The state of not being flirtatious; a lack of flirtatious behavior.
“Her unflirtatiousness was often mistaken for coldness.”
“He admired her unflirtatiousness and genuine nature.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('tious'). The other syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
un — Open syllable, unstressed.. flir — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ta — Open syllable, unstressed.. tious — Closed syllable, stressed.. ness — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Vowel Sound Rule
Syllables are generally formed around vowel sounds. Each vowel sound typically constitutes a syllable.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable, unless they are easily separable by pronunciation.
- The pronunciation of '-tious' can vary slightly, but /tiːəs/ is standard in GB English.
- Unstressed syllables may undergo vowel reduction (e.g., /ə/ instead of /ɪə/).
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