inanimadvertence
Syllables
in-an-im-ad-vert-ence
Pronunciation
/ˌɪnˌænɪmədˈvɜːrtəns/
Stress
000010
Morphemes
in- + animad- + -vertence
The word 'inanimadvertence' is a noun of Latin origin, divided into six syllables: in-an-im-ad-vert-ence. Primary stress falls on 'vert'. It signifies a lack of attention and is formed from the prefix 'in-', root 'animad-', and suffix '-vertence'.
Definitions
- 1
Lack of attention; failure to notice or be aware of something.
“His inanimadvertence to the warning signs led to the accident.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('vert'). Secondary stress on the first syllable ('in').
Syllables
in — Closed syllable, initial syllable.. an — Open syllable, unstressed.. im — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ad — Closed syllable, unstressed.. vert — Closed syllable, primary stressed.. ence — Closed syllable, unstressed.
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