unrepresentative
Syllables
un-re-pre-sen-ta-tive
Pronunciation
/ˌʌnrɪprɪˈzɛntətɪv/
Stress
000001
Morphemes
un + represent + ative
The word 'unrepresentative' is divided into six syllables: un-re-pre-sen-ta-tive. It consists of the prefix 'un-', the root 'represent', and the suffix '-ative'. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('tive'). Syllabification follows the vowel rule, separating syllables at vowel sounds.
Definitions
- 1
Not representative; not typical or characteristic.
“The sample was not representative of the population.”
“His views are unrepresentative.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('tive').
Syllables
un — Open syllable, unstressed.. re — Open syllable, unstressed.. pre — Open syllable, unstressed.. sen — Open syllable, unstressed.. ta — Open syllable, unstressed.. tive — Open syllable, stressed.
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Vowel Rule
Syllables generally end in a vowel sound. Each syllable is separated where a vowel sound is followed by a consonant.
- Consonant clusters '-pr-' and '-nt-' do not pose significant syllabification challenges.
- The word's length and multiple morphemes contribute to its complexity.
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