Hyphenation ofunsynchronousness
Syllable Division:
un-syn-chro-nous-ness
Phonetic Transcription:(how the word sounds using IPA symbols)
/ʌnˈsɪŋkrənəsnes/
Stress Pattern:(which syllables are emphasized when speaking)
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Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('nous'). The stress pattern is typical for words with the '-ness' suffix, where stress often falls on the penultimate syllable unless overridden by other factors.
Syllables are the building blocks of words - each one typically contains a vowel sound
Open syllable, unstressed.
Open syllable, unstressed.
Open syllable, unstressed.
Closed syllable, primary stress.
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Morphemes are the smallest meaningful parts of words: prefixes (beginning), roots (core meaning), and suffixes (ending)
Prefix: un-
Old English, negation
Root: synchron
Greek syn- 'together' + chronos 'time', meaning occurring at the same time
Suffix: -ousness
Greek -ous (adjective forming) + Old English -ness (noun forming), denoting a state or quality
The state or quality of not being synchronous; lack of harmony or coordination in time.
Examples:
"The unsynchronousness of their schedules made collaboration difficult."
Words with similar syllable patterns or pronunciation features
Shares the 'synchron' root and similar suffix structure.
Shares the 'synchron' root and the '-ous' suffix.
Similar syllable structure with a different prefix.
The linguistic principles used to determine where syllables begin and end
Onset Maximization
Attempting to create syllables with as many initial consonants as possible (e.g., 'syn-').
Vowel Peak Principle
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Avoidance of Illegal Syllable Structures
Avoiding syllable structures that are not permitted in English phonology.
Suffix Attachment
Syllabification often occurs at suffix boundaries.
Important exceptions or unusual features in this word's pronunciation or structure
The length of the word and the multiple suffixes contribute to the complexity of the analysis.
Regional variations in vowel pronunciation could slightly affect the phonetic transcription, but not the syllable division.
The non-rhoticity of GB English is a standard consideration.
Summary:
The word 'unsynchronousness' is divided into five syllables: un-syn-chro-nous-ness. The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('nous'). It's a noun formed from the prefix 'un-', the root 'synchron', and the suffix '-ousness'. Syllabification follows standard English rules of onset maximization and vowel peak principle.
Detailed Analysis:
Analysis of "unsynchronousness" (English (GB))
1. Pronunciation Considerations:
The word "unsynchronousness" presents challenges due to its length and complex morphology. In GB English, the 'r' after a vowel is generally non-rhotic, meaning it's not pronounced unless followed by a vowel. The 'syn' cluster can be a point of variation, with some speakers reducing the vowel quality.
2. Syllable Division:
Following English syllable division rules, which prioritize maximizing onsets (consonant clusters at the beginning of a syllable) and avoiding stranded consonants, the division will be as follows (detailed in the JSON output).
3. Morphemic Analysis:
- Prefix: un- (Old English) - Negation.
- Root: synchron (Greek syn- 'together' + chronos 'time') - occurring at the same time.
- Suffix: -ous (Greek) - Adjective forming suffix, meaning 'having the quality of'.
- Suffix: -ness (Old English) - Noun forming suffix, denoting a state or quality.
4. Stress Identification:
The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable: un-syn-chro-nous-ness. This is determined by the general rule that stress tends to fall on the penultimate syllable in words with suffixes like -ness, unless overridden by other factors (like the presence of a strong root).
5. Phonetic Transcription:
/ʌnˈsɪŋkrənəsnes/
6. Edge Case Review:
The 'synchr' cluster is relatively common and doesn't present a significant edge case. The non-rhoticity of GB English is a standard consideration.
7. Grammatical Role:
"Unsynchronousness" functions solely as a noun. Syllabification and stress remain consistent regardless of its grammatical context (as it only has one).
8. Definition & Semantics:
- Definition: The state or quality of not being synchronous; lack of harmony or coordination in time.
- Grammatical Category: Noun
- Synonyms: disharmony, asynchrony, incoordination
- Antonyms: synchronicity, harmony, coordination
- Examples: "The unsynchronousness of their schedules made collaboration difficult."
9. Phonological Comparison:
- synchronicity: un-syn-chro-ni-ci-ty. Similar structure, stress on the fourth syllable.
- synchronous: syn-chro-nous. Stress on the second syllable, shorter word.
- asynchronous: a-syn-chro-nous. Similar structure, stress on the second syllable.
The differences in stress placement are primarily due to the presence or absence of the 'un-' prefix and the '-ness' suffix. The 'un-' prefix tends to shift the stress slightly, while '-ness' generally attracts stress to the preceding syllable.
10. Division Rules:
- Onset Maximization: Attempting to create syllables with as many initial consonants as possible (e.g., "syn-").
- Vowel Peak Principle: Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
- Avoidance of Illegal Syllable Structures: Avoiding syllable structures that are not permitted in English phonology.
- Suffix Attachment: Syllabification often occurs at suffix boundaries.
11. Special Considerations:
The length of the word and the multiple suffixes contribute to the complexity of the analysis. Regional variations in vowel pronunciation could slightly affect the phonetic transcription, but not the syllable division.
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