unidirectionality
Syllables
u-ni-di-rec-tion-a-li-ty
Pronunciation
/ˌjuːnɪdɪrɛkˈʃənəliːti/
Stress
0000100
Morphemes
uni- + direct + tion-ality
The word 'unidirectionality' is divided into seven syllables: u-ni-di-rec-tion-a-li-ty. The primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('tion'). It's a noun formed from the prefix 'uni-', the root 'direct', and the suffixes '-tion' and '-ality'. Syllable division follows standard English rules based on vowel-consonant patterns and consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
The quality or state of having or proceeding in a single direction.
“The unidirectionality of the signal made it easy to track.”
“The company's unidirectionality in its marketing strategy limited its reach.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('tion'). The stress pattern is typical for words with multiple suffixes.
Syllables
u-ni — Open syllable, initial vowel sound.. di — Closed syllable, CVC structure.. rec — Closed syllable, CVC structure.. tion — Closed syllable, consonant cluster followed by vowel and 'n'. a — Open syllable, schwa sound.. li — Open syllable, consonant-vowel structure.. ty — Closed syllable, consonant-vowel structure.
Word Parts
Vowel followed by consonant
Syllables are often divided after a vowel when followed by a consonant (e.g., u-ni).
CVC Structure
Consonant-Vowel-Consonant patterns typically form closed syllables (e.g., di, rec).
Consonant Clusters
Syllables are divided around consonant clusters, often after the first consonant (e.g., tion).
- The 't' in 'tion' is often silent in RP English.
- Vowel sounds may vary slightly depending on regional accents.
- The initial 'u' is often pronounced /juː/.
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