questionlessness
Syllables
ques-tion-less-ness
Pronunciation
/ˌkwɛstʃənˈlɛsnəs/
Stress
1010
Morphemes
un- + question + -less
The word 'questionlessness' is divided into four syllables: ques-tion-less-ness. It's a noun formed from the root 'question' with the suffixes '-less' and '-ness'. Primary stress falls on 'less'. Syllabification follows onset maximization and vowel peak principles.
Definitions
- 1
The state or quality of having no questions; the absence of questioning or doubt.
“His questionlessness about the plan was unsettling.”
“The questionlessness of the crowd indicated complete agreement.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('less'). Secondary stress falls on the first syllable ('ques').
Syllables
ques — Open syllable, initial stress.. tion — Closed syllable, contains a syllabic consonant.. less — Closed syllable, primary stress.. ness — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Syllables prefer to have onsets as large as possible, leading to 'ques-' and 'tion-'.
Vowel Peak
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Division
Consonant clusters are divided to create permissible syllable structures.
- The 'tion' sequence is a common source of syllabification debate, but functions as a single unit here.
- The length of the word and multiple suffixes contribute to its complexity.
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