unintellectually
Syllables
un-in-tel-lec-tu-al-ly
Pronunciation
/ʌnɪnˈtɛləkʧuəli/
Stress
0001001
Morphemes
un + intellect + ually
The word 'unintellectually' is divided into seven syllables: un-in-tel-lec-tu-al-ly. The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('lec'). It's formed from the prefix 'un-', the root 'intellect', and the adverbial suffix '-ually'. Syllable division follows the vowel sound rule and consonant cluster rule.
Definitions
- 1
In a manner lacking intelligence, understanding, or thoughtfulness.
“He acted unintellectually when he stormed out of the meeting.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('lec'). The remaining syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
un — Open syllable, initial syllable.. in — Open syllable.. tel — Open syllable.. lec — Closed syllable, primary stress.. tu — Open syllable.. al — Open syllable.. ly — Open syllable, final syllable.
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Vowel Sound Rule
Syllables are 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.
- Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables (e.g., /tu/ to /tə/).
- Potential regional variations in vowel quality.
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