inconclusiveness
Syllables
in-con-clu-sive-ness
Pronunciation
/ˌɪnkənˈkluːsɪvnəs/
Stress
00010
Morphemes
in- + clude + -con-
The word 'inconclusiveness' is divided into five syllables: in-con-clu-sive-ness. The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('sive'). It's a noun formed from Latin roots with prefixes and suffixes indicating a lack of definiteness. Syllabification follows standard English rules maximizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants.
Definitions
- 1
The quality or state of being inconclusive; lack of a firm decision or resolution.
“The inconclusiveness of the evidence led to a mistrial.”
“His inconclusiveness frustrated the committee.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('sive').
Syllables
in — Closed syllable, onset consonant.. con — Open syllable.. clu — Open syllable, long vowel.. sive — Closed syllable.. ness — Closed syllable, common suffix.
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