unremorsefulness
Syllables
un-re-morse-ful-ness
Pronunciation
/ʌnɹɪˈmɔːrsfʊlnəs/
Stress
00100
Morphemes
un + remorse + ful-ness
Unremorsefulness is a five-syllable noun with primary stress on the third syllable. It's formed from the prefix 'un-', the root 'remorse', and the suffixes '-ful' and '-ness'. Syllabification follows standard English rules of vowel-based syllable formation and suffix separation.
Definitions
- 1
The state of feeling no regret or guilt.
“His unremorsefulness shocked everyone in the courtroom.”
“She displayed a chilling unremorsefulness after the accident.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('morse'). The first two and last two syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
un — Open syllable, containing a single vowel sound.. re — Open syllable, containing a single vowel sound.. morse — Closed syllable, ending in a consonant sound.. ful — Closed syllable, ending in a consonant sound.. ness — Closed syllable, ending in a consonant sound.
Word Parts
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Vowel Nucleus Rule
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Onset-Rime Rule
Syllables are divided into an onset (initial consonant(s)) and a rime (vowel and any following consonants).
Suffixation Rule
Suffixes are typically separated into their own syllables.
- The complex morphology of the word requires careful application of syllable division rules.
- The consistent application of vowel-based syllable formation and suffix separation ensures accurate analysis.
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