unmelancholically
Syllables
un-mel-an-chol-i-cal-ly
Pronunciation
/ʌnˌmɛlənˈkɒlɪkli/
Stress
0000100
Morphemes
un- + melancholy + -ically
The word 'unmelancholically' is a seven-syllable adverb with primary stress on the fifth syllable. Syllable division follows standard onset-rhyme principles, with each vowel forming a syllable. It's formed from the prefix 'un-', the root 'melancholy', and the suffix '-ically'.
Definitions
- 1
In a sad or gloomy manner; in a way that shows melancholy.
“She spoke unmelancholically about her past, surprisingly.”
“He didn't react unmelancholically to the news.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable (/ˈkɒlɪ/).
Syllables
un- — Open syllable, unstressed.. mel- — Open syllable, unstressed.. an- — Open syllable, unstressed.. chol- — Open syllable, unstressed.. i- — Open syllable, unstressed.. cal- — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ly- — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Onset-Rhyme Division
Syllables are divided based on the onset (initial consonant sound(s)) and the rhyme (vowel and any following consonants).
Vowel as a Syllable
A single vowel can form a syllable on its own.
Consonant-Vowel Division
When a consonant is followed by a vowel, the syllable is typically divided between them.
- The prefix 'un-' is consistently separated.
- The root 'melancholy' is divided based on its inherent morphemic structure and vowel sounds.
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