unsuperstitiousness
Syllables
un-su-per-sti-tious-ness
Pronunciation
/ʌnˌsjuːpəstɪʃəs.nəs/
Stress
001000
Morphemes
un- + superstitious + -ness
The word 'unsuperstitiousness' is divided into six syllables: un-su-per-sti-tious-ness. The primary stress falls on the third syllable ('sti'). It's a noun formed from the prefix 'un-', the root 'superstitious', and the suffix '-ness'. Syllable division follows standard English rules based on vowel sounds and consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
The state of being excessively or unreasonably fearful and superstitious.
“Her unsuperstitiousness was remarkable, given her upbringing in a rural community steeped in folklore.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('sti'). The stress pattern is 001000, indicating unstressed, unstressed, stressed, unstressed, unstressed, unstressed.
Syllables
un — Open syllable, single vowel sound.. su — Open syllable, long vowel sound.. per — Open syllable, schwa sound.. sti — Closed syllable, short vowel sound.. tious — Closed syllable, diphthong.. ness — Closed syllable, schwa sound.
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Vowel-initial Syllable
Each vowel sound generally initiates a new syllable.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are maintained within a syllable unless they are easily separable.
Suffix Rule
Common suffixes like '-ness' are generally treated as separate syllables.
- The length of the word and the presence of multiple morphemes can make perceived syllable boundaries subjective.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might affect syllable division slightly.
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