unblameworthiness
Syllables
un-blame-worth-i-ness
Pronunciation
/ʌnˈblæmˌwɜrθɪnəs/
Stress
00100
Morphemes
un- + blame + -worthiness
The word 'unblameworthiness' is divided into five syllables: un-blame-worth-i-ness. It consists of the prefix 'un-', the root 'blame', and the suffix '-worthiness'. The primary stress falls on the third syllable ('worth'). The syllable division follows standard vowel and consonant cluster rules, with prefixes and suffixes forming separate syllables.
Definitions
- 1
The state of being deserving of no blame; innocence.
“Her unblameworthiness was evident to all who knew the circumstances.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('worth'). The first, second, fourth, and fifth syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
un — Open syllable, unstressed.. blame — Closed syllable, unstressed.. worth — Closed syllable, stressed.. i — Open syllable, unstressed.. ness — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
Vowel Rule
Each vowel sound generally forms a syllable.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are often split around vowel sounds.
Prefix/Suffix Rule
Prefixes and suffixes typically form separate syllables.
Sonority Sequencing Principle
Syllables tend to follow a sonority hierarchy, with sounds becoming more sonorous towards the syllable nucleus (vowel).
- The pronunciation of 'worth' can vary slightly, potentially affecting the syllable division, but the presented division is the most common.
- The length of the root 'blame' contributes to the complexity of the syllable structure.
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