unselfrighteousness
Syllables
un-self-right-eous-ness
Pronunciation
/ʌnˈselfˌraɪtɪəsnəs/
Stress
00010
Morphemes
un- + self-right + -eousness
The word 'unself-righteousness' is divided into five syllables: un-self-right-eous-ness. The primary stress falls on 'eous'. It's a noun formed from the prefix 'un-', the roots 'self-' and 'right-', and the suffixes '-eous' and '-ness'. Syllable division follows standard English vowel and consonant rules.
Definitions
- 1
The state of not being morally justified or having a false sense of moral superiority.
“His unself-righteousness was evident in his constant need to criticize others.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('eous'). The other syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
un — Open syllable, unstressed.. self — Closed syllable, unstressed.. right — Closed syllable, unstressed.. eous — Open syllable, primary stress.. ness — Open syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Vowel Rule
Syllables generally end in vowel sounds. This applies to 'un-', 'eous-', and 'ness'.
Consonant Rule
Syllables can end in consonant sounds, as seen in 'self-' and 'right-'
Stress Placement
Stress often falls on vowels, particularly in open syllables, as observed in 'eous'.
- The length and complexity of the word due to multiple affixes.
- Potential regional variations in vowel pronunciation, but syllable division remains consistent.
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