unvindictiveness
Syllables
un-vin-dic-tive-ness
Pronunciation
/ʌnˈvɪndɪktɪvnəs/
Stress
00010
Morphemes
un- + vindict- + -iveness
The word 'unvindictiveness' is divided into five syllables: un-vin-dic-tive-ness. The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('tive'). It's a noun formed from the prefix 'un-', the root 'vindict-', and the suffix '-iveness'. Syllabification follows the vowel-following consonant rule, with the 'ct' cluster treated as a single unit.
Definitions
- 1
The state of being without vindictiveness; lack of a desire for revenge.
“Her unvindictiveness was remarkable, even after the betrayal.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('tive'). The stress pattern is typical for words with this morphological structure.
Syllables
un — Open syllable, unstressed.. vin — Closed syllable, unstressed.. dic — Closed syllable, unstressed.. tive — Closed syllable, stressed.. ness — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Following Consonant Rule
Syllables are formed around vowel sounds, with consonants following vowels typically belonging to the same syllable.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are broken around vowels, but certain clusters (like 'ct') are treated as single units.
- The length of the word and multiple consonant clusters require careful application of syllabification rules.
- The 'ct' cluster is treated as a single unit.
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