unimportunateness
Syllables
un-im-por-tun-ate-ness
Pronunciation
/ʌnɪmˌpɔːtjuːnˈeɪtnəs/
Stress
0 1 0 1 1 0
Morphemes
un- + portune + -ness
The word 'unimportunateness' is divided into six syllables: un-im-por-tun-ate-ness. The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('tun'). It is a noun formed from the prefix 'un-', the root 'portune', and the suffix '-ness', denoting a state of being unwelcome or annoying.
Definitions
- 1
The state of not being welcome or causing annoyance; a lack of politeness or consideration.
“His unimportunateness at the dinner party was quite shocking.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('tun'). Secondary stress may be present on the first syllable ('un').
Syllables
un — Open syllable, prefix.. im — Closed syllable.. por — Open syllable.. tun — Closed syllable.. ate — Open syllable, suffix.. ness — Closed syllable, suffix.
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