unproportionately
Syllables
un-pro-por-tion-ate-ly
Pronunciation
/ʌnprəˈpɔːʃənətli/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
un + proportion + ate
The word 'unproportionately' is divided into six syllables: un-pro-por-tion-ate-ly. The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('tion'). It is morphologically complex, consisting of a prefix, root, and two suffixes. Syllable division follows the open syllable rule, where each syllable ends in a vowel sound.
Definitions
- 1
In a manner lacking proportion; excessively or unfairly.
“The costs were unproportionately high compared to the benefits.”
“The punishment seemed unproportionately severe for the crime.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('tion').
Syllables
un — Open syllable, unstressed.. pro — Open syllable, unstressed.. por — Open syllable, unstressed.. tion — Open syllable, stressed.. ate — Open syllable, unstressed.. ly — Open syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Open Syllable Rule
Syllables generally end in a vowel sound. Each syllable in 'unproportionately' ends in a vowel sound.
- The '-tion' sequence is a potential point of ambiguity, but the stress pattern and word structure clearly define it as a separate syllable.
- Regional variations in vowel quality may occur, but do not affect syllable division.
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