unneighbourliness
Syllables
un-neigh-bour-li-ness
Pronunciation
/ʌnˈneɪbəˌlɪnəs/
Stress
00100
Morphemes
un- + neighbour + -hoodliness
The word 'unneighbourliness' is divided into five syllables: un-neigh-bour-li-ness. The primary stress falls on the third syllable ('bour'). It's a noun formed from the prefix 'un-', the root 'neighbour', and the suffixes '-hood' and '-liness'. The syllable division follows standard English rules prioritizing vowel sounds and maximizing onsets.
Definitions
- 1
The quality or state of being unfriendly or unwelcoming.
“Her unneighbourliness was evident in her refusal to help with the community garden.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('bour'). The stress pattern is typical for words with this morphological structure, where the root receives primary stress.
Syllables
un — Open syllable, unstressed.. neigh — Open syllable, unstressed.. bour — Open syllable, stressed.. li — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ness — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are generally formed around vowel sounds, with consonants assigned to the syllable containing the adjacent vowel.
Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are typically included in the onset of the following syllable.
- The 'gh' digraph in 'neighbour' is silent, influencing vowel quality.
- The 'our' digraph is pronounced /ə/ in this context.
- Regional variations in vowel quality may exist.
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