unmeretriciousness
Syllables
un-mer-e-tri-cious-ness
Pronunciation
/ʌnˌmɛrɪˈtɪʃəsnəs/
Stress
000010
Morphemes
un + meretr + ic-ious-ness
The word 'unmeretriciousness' is divided into six syllables: un-mer-e-tri-cious-ness. It features a negative prefix 'un-', a Latin-derived root 'meretr-', and multiple suffixes forming a noun denoting a state of immorality. Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('cious'). Syllable division follows standard English vowel and consonant cluster rules.
Definitions
- 1
The state or quality of being a prostitute; brazen or flagrant impurity.
“The novel explored the unmeretriciousness of high society.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('cious'). Secondary stress may be present on the first syllable ('un').
Syllables
un — Open syllable, unstressed.. mer — Closed syllable, unstressed.. e — Open syllable, unstressed.. tri — Closed syllable, unstressed.. cious — Closed syllable, primary stressed.. ness — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
Vowel Rule
Each syllable generally contains one vowel sound.
Onset-Rime Rule
Syllables are divided into an onset (initial consonant sound(s)) and a rime (vowel sound and any following consonants).
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable unless they are easily separable by a vowel sound.
Prefix/Suffix Rule
Prefixes and suffixes are typically separated into their own syllables.
- The word's length and complex morphology make it prone to mispronunciation.
- The Latinate origin of the root contributes to its unusual structure for native English speakers.
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