unpretentiousness
Syllables
un-pre-ten-tious-ness
Pronunciation
/ʌnprɪˈtentʃəsnəs/
Stress
00010
Morphemes
un + pretend + ness
The word 'unpretentiousness' is divided into five syllables: un-pre-ten-tious-ness. The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('tious'). The word is morphologically complex, consisting of a prefix, root, and suffixes. Syllable division follows standard English rules based on vowel and consonant sounds.
Definitions
- 1
The state or quality of not being pretentious; lack of affectation or show.
“Her unpretentiousness was refreshing in such a superficial environment.”
“The unpretentiousness of the village was a welcome change from the city.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('tious'). The stress pattern follows typical English suffix stress rules.
Syllables
un — Open syllable, unstressed.. pre — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ten — Closed syllable, unstressed.. tious — Closed syllable, primary stress.. ness — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Open Syllable Rule
Syllables ending in a vowel sound are generally open (e.g., 'un').
Closed Syllable Rule
Syllables ending in a consonant sound are generally closed (e.g., 'pre', 'ten', 'tious', 'ness').
Vowel-Consonant-Consonant (VCC)
Syllable breaks often occur before consonant clusters.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but do not affect syllable division.
- The '-tious' sequence functions as a single phonological unit.
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