unscrupulousness
Syllables
un-scru-pulous-ness
Pronunciation
/ʌnˈskruːpjələsnəs/
Stress
0010
Morphemes
un- + scruple + -ous/-ness
The word 'unscrupulousness' is divided into four syllables: un-scru-pulous-ness. It consists of the prefix 'un-', the root 'scruple', and the suffixes '-ous' and '-ness'. Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('pulous'). Syllabification follows vowel-centric rules and maintains consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
The state or quality of being unscrupulous; lack of principles or moral scruples.
“His unscrupulousness in business dealings led to his downfall.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('pulous'). The first and last syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
un — Open syllable, containing the prefix.. scru — Closed syllable, containing part of the root.. pulous — Closed syllable, containing the remainder of the root and the -ous suffix, primary stress.. ness — Closed syllable, containing the -ness suffix.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Centric Syllabification
Syllables are formed around vowel sounds, creating a nucleus.
Consonant Cluster Maintenance
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable unless they are easily separable.
- The 'pj' cluster is phonotactically valid in English, though less common.
- Stress placement is crucial for correct pronunciation.
- Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables is typical.
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