unpunctiliousness
Syllables
un-punct-il-i-ous-ness
Pronunciation
/ʌnˈpʌŋktɪliəsnəs/
Stress
010000
Morphemes
un- + punctil- + -ious
The word 'unpunctiliousness' is divided into six syllables: un-punct-il-i-ous-ness. The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable. It's morphologically complex, built from a prefix, root, and two suffixes. Syllable division follows standard English vowel and consonant cluster rules, with typical vowel reduction in unstressed syllables.
Definitions
- 1
The state of being excessively concerned with minor details or formalities; fastidiousness.
“His unpunctiliousness about grammar was irritating to the editor.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('il'). The stress pattern is typical for words of this length and morphological structure.
Syllables
un — Open syllable, unstressed.. punct — Closed syllable, stressed.. il — Closed syllable, unstressed.. i — Open syllable, unstressed.. ous — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ness — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Vowel Division
Syllables are generally divided around vowel sounds.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are maintained within a syllable as much as possible.
Prefix/Suffix Division
Prefixes and suffixes are typically separated into their own syllables.
- The /ŋkt/ cluster is relatively uncommon but permissible.
- Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables is a common phenomenon.
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