unbenevolentness
Syllables
un-be-nev-o-lent-ness
Pronunciation
/ʌn.bɪˈnev.ə.lənt.nəs/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
un- + benevolent + -ness
The word 'unbenevolentness' is divided into six syllables: un-be-nev-o-lent-ness. It consists of the prefix 'un-', the root 'benevolent' (from Latin), and the suffix '-ness'. Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable. Syllable division follows standard English rules based on vowel-consonant patterns.
Definitions
- 1
The state or quality of being unkind, malicious, or having ill will.
“Her unbenevolent attitude towards her colleagues created a hostile work environment.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('o'). The stress pattern is typical for words with multiple suffixes.
Syllables
un — Open syllable, prefix.. be — Open syllable.. nev — Closed syllable.. o — Open syllable, schwa.. lent — Closed syllable.. ness — Closed syllable.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant-C (VC-C)
Syllables are often divided after a vowel followed by a consonant if the vowel is part of a prefix or a short, unstressed syllable.
Consonant-Vowel-Consonant (CVC)
Syllables are often divided around consonant clusters.
Vowel-C (VC)
Syllables are divided after a vowel when it is followed by a consonant and is part of a longer word.
- The schwa vowel /ə/ in the 'o' syllable is common in unstressed syllables.
- The syllabification of 'benevolent' is relatively straightforward, and the addition of '-ness' doesn't significantly alter the established syllable boundaries.
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