unprecipitousness
Syllables
un-pre-cip-i-tous-ness
Pronunciation
/ʌnˈprɛsɪpɪtəsnəs/
Stress
001000
Morphemes
un- + precipitous + -ness
The word 'unprecipitousness' is divided into six syllables: un-pre-cip-i-tous-ness. The primary stress falls on the third syllable ('cip'). It's formed from the prefix 'un-', the root 'precipitous', and the suffix '-ness'. The syllable division follows standard English rules based on vowel nuclei and consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
The state or quality of not being precipitous; a lack of haste or recklessness.
“Her unprecipitousness in making decisions was admirable.”
“The unprecipitousness of his approach allowed for careful consideration.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('cip'). The other syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
un — Open syllable, unstressed.. pre — Open syllable, unstressed.. cip — Closed syllable, stressed.. i — Open syllable, unstressed.. tous — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ness — Closed syllable, unstressed.
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Vowel Nucleus Rule
Syllables are formed around vowel sounds.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are often split if a vowel follows.
Closed Syllable Rule
Syllables end in a consonant sound.
- The pronunciation of 'c' as /s/ before 'i' is a common phonetic rule.
- Potential regional variations in vowel sounds and stress.
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