ungratefulnesses
Syllables
un-grate-ful-ness-es
Pronunciation
/ʌnˈɡreɪtfʊlnəsɪz/
Stress
01000
Morphemes
un + grate + ful-ness-es
The word 'ungratefulnesses' is divided into five syllables: un-grate-ful-ness-es. The primary stress falls on 'grate'. It's a noun formed from the root 'grate' with the prefixes and suffixes 'un-', '-ful', '-ness', and '-es'. Syllable division follows vowel nucleus and onset-rime rules, with consideration for prefixes and suffixes.
Definitions
- 1
The state of being ungrateful; lack of appreciation.
“Her ungratefulness towards those who helped her was shocking.”
“The ungratefulness of some people is truly disheartening.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('grate').
Syllables
un — Open syllable, prefix.. grate — Closed syllable, stressed.. ful — Closed syllable.. ness — Closed syllable.. es — Closed syllable, plural marker.
Word Parts
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Vowel Nucleus Rule
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Onset-Rime Rule
Syllables are divided into an onset and a rime.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable.
Prefix/Suffix Rule
Prefixes and suffixes are often separated into distinct syllables.
- The 'un-' prefix is often treated as a separate syllable.
- The vowel sound in 'grate' can be reduced in unstressed positions.
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