unrebelliousness
Syllables
un-re-bel-li-ous-ness
Pronunciation
/ʌnɹɪˈbelɪəsnəs/
Stress
001000
Morphemes
un- + rebel + -ious-ness
The word 'unrebelliousness' is divided into six syllables: un-re-bel-li-ous-ness. The primary stress falls on the third syllable ('bel'). It's a noun formed from the prefix 'un-', the root 'rebel', and the suffixes '-ious' and '-ness'. Syllable division follows onset maximization and vowel peak principles.
Definitions
- 1
The state or quality of not being rebellious; a lack of defiance or resistance.
“Her unrebelliousness was often mistaken for weakness.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('bel'). The other syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
un — Open syllable, unstressed.. re — Open syllable, unstressed.. bel — Closed syllable, stressed.. li — Open syllable, unstressed.. ous — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ness — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Attempting to include as many initial consonants as possible in a syllable (e.g., 're' in 're-bel').
Vowel Peak Principle
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Division
Dividing consonant clusters based on sonority (e.g., 'bel' is a closed syllable).
Morpheme Boundaries
Respecting morpheme boundaries when possible, though not always strictly adhered to.
- The length and complex morphology of the word require careful application of syllable division rules.
- Potential for vowel reduction in unstressed syllables.
- The 'bel' sequence could be reduced in rapid speech, but is maintained for careful analysis.
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