unscrupulousnesses
Syllables
un-scru-pulous-ness-es
Pronunciation
/ʌnˈskruːpjʊləsnəsɪz/
Stress
00100
Morphemes
un- + scrupulous + -ness
The word 'unscrupulousnesses' is a five-syllable noun with primary stress on the third syllable ('pulous'). It's formed from the prefix 'un-', the root 'scrupulous', and the suffixes '-ness' and '-es'. Syllabification follows standard English rules based on vowel sounds and suffix separation.
Definitions
- 1
The state or quality of being without principles or morals; dishonesty or lack of conscience.
“The politician was accused of a series of unscrupulousnesses.”
“The company's unscrupulousnesses led to its downfall.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('pulous'). The first, second, fourth and fifth syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
un — Open syllable, containing a single vowel sound.. scru — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.. pulous — Closed syllable, ending with a consonant sound.. ness — Closed syllable, ending with a consonant sound.. es — Closed syllable, plural marker.
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Consonant Cluster Breaking
Consonant clusters are often broken before a vowel.
Suffix Syllabification
Suffixes generally form separate syllables.
Plural Marker Syllabification
The plural marker '-es' forms a syllable.
- The length of the word and multiple suffixes contribute to complexity.
- Potential for vowel reduction in rapid speech.
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