unadulteratedness
Syllables
un-a-dul-te-ra-ted-ness
Pronunciation
/ʌnədʌlˈtɛreɪtɪdnəs/
Stress
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Morphemes
un- + alter + -ate-ed-ness
The word 'unadulteratedness' is divided into seven syllables: un-a-dul-te-ra-ted-ness. It consists of the prefix 'un-', the root 'alter', and the suffixes '-ate', '-ed', and '-ness'. The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable. Syllable division follows vowel-initial and consonant cluster + vowel rules.
Definitions
- 1
The state of being pure, not mixed with anything else; complete integrity.
“The unadulteratedness of the mountain air was refreshing.”
“She valued the unadulteratedness of her principles.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('te' in 'terated'). The stress pattern is typical for words with multiple suffixes.
Syllables
un — Open syllable, unstressed.. a — Open syllable, unstressed.. dul — Closed syllable, unstressed.. te — Open syllable, unstressed.. ra — Open syllable, unstressed.. ted — Closed syllable, stressed.. ness — Closed syllable, unstressed.
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Vowel-Initial Syllable
Syllables beginning with a vowel are separated.
Consonant Cluster + Vowel
Syllables are divided after consonant clusters followed by a vowel.
Stress Placement
Stress influences syllable division, particularly in complex words.
- The length of the word and multiple suffixes contribute to its complexity.
- The stress pattern is relatively late in the word, which is somewhat unusual.
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