unrevengefulness
Syllables
un-re-ven-ge-ful-ness
Pronunciation
/ʌn.rɪˈven.dʒ.fʊl.nəs/
Stress
001000
Morphemes
un- + revenge + -fulness
The word 'unrevengefulness' is divided into six syllables: un-re-ven-ge-ful-ness. The primary stress falls on 'ven'. It's a noun formed from the prefix 'un-', the root 'revenge', and the suffix '-fulness'. Syllabification follows standard English rules prioritizing vowel sounds and maximizing onsets.
Definitions
- 1
The state of not being vengeful; lack of a desire for revenge.
“Her unrevengefulness was a testament to her strong moral character.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('ven'). The other syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
un — Open syllable, unstressed.. re — Open syllable, unstressed.. ven — Open syllable, primary stress.. ge — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ful — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ness — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Vowel-based Syllabification
Syllables are formed around vowel sounds. Each vowel typically forms the nucleus of a syllable.
Maximizing Onsets
Consonant clusters are generally included in the onset of the following syllable whenever possible.
Avoiding Stranded Consonants
Consonants are not left isolated at the end of a syllable unless they are part of a consonant cluster.
- The 'ge' digraph pronunciation as /dʒ/ is context-dependent but standard in this case.
- The length of the word and multiple suffixes could lead to slight variations in perceived syllable boundaries, but the proposed division is phonologically justifiable.
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