unsympathisingly
Syllables
un-sym-pa-this-ing-ly
Pronunciation
/ʌnˈsɪm.pə.θaɪ.zɪŋ.li/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
un + sympath + isingly
The word 'unsympathisingly' is divided into six syllables: un-sym-pa-this-ing-ly. Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('this'). The word is morphologically complex, consisting of a prefix, root, and multiple suffixes. Syllable division follows standard English rules based on vowel and consonant sounds.
Definitions
- 1
In a manner lacking sympathy or compassion; without feeling or expressing sympathy.
“She spoke about the tragedy unsympathisingly.”
“He regarded their misfortune unsympathisingly.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('this'). The other syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
un — Open syllable, unstressed.. sym — Closed syllable, stressed.. pa — Open syllable, unstressed.. this — Closed syllable, primary stress.. ing — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ly — Open syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Vowel Rule
Syllables generally end with a vowel sound (e.g., un-, pa-, ly-).
Consonant Rule
Syllables end with a consonant sound (e.g., sym-, this-, ing-).
- The '-ising' spelling is standard in GB English, differing from American English '-izing'.
- Vowel quality may vary slightly depending on regional accents, but syllable division remains consistent.
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