uninterruptedness
Syllables
un-in-ter-rupt-ed-ness
Pronunciation
/ʌnˌɪn.təˈrʌp.tɪd.nəs/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
un- + interrupt + -edness
The word 'uninterruptedness' is divided into six syllables: un-in-ter-rupt-ed-ness. The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('rupt'). It's a noun formed from the root 'interrupt' with the prefixes 'un-' and suffixes '-ed' and '-ness'. Syllabification follows standard English rules based on vowel nuclei and consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
The state of being not disturbed or broken; continuity.
“The peacefulness of the countryside offered a welcome sense of uninterruptedness.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('rupt'). The stress pattern is typical for words with multiple prefixes and suffixes.
Syllables
un — Open syllable, vowel sound as nucleus.. in — Closed syllable, consonant cluster followed by vowel.. ter — Open syllable, schwa vowel.. rupt — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. ed — Closed syllable, past tense marker.. ness — Closed syllable, noun-forming suffix.
Word Parts
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Vowel Nucleus Rule
Syllables are formed around vowel sounds, creating the syllable nucleus.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters can begin a syllable if followed by a vowel.
Closed Syllable Rule
Consonant sounds following a vowel close the syllable.
- The pronunciation of the '-ed' suffix can vary, but /tɪd/ is standard in this case.
- Regional accents may exhibit slight vowel variations.
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