uncalculatedness
Syllables
un-cal-cu-lat-ed-ness
Pronunciation
/ʌnˈkæl.kjʊ.leɪ.tɪd.nəs/
Stress
001000
Morphemes
un- + calcul- + -ness
The word 'uncalculatedness' is divided into six syllables: un-cal-cu-lat-ed-ness. It consists of the prefix 'un-', the root 'calcul-', and the suffixes '-ate', '-ed', and '-ness'. The primary stress falls on the third syllable ('cu'). Syllable division follows vowel-consonant and consonant-vowel-consonant patterns, aligning with morpheme boundaries.
Definitions
- 1
The state or quality of not being calculated; lack of forethought or planning.
“His uncalculatedness led to a disastrous outcome.”
“She admired his uncalculatedness, but worried about the consequences.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('cu'). The stress pattern is typical for words with multiple suffixes.
Syllables
un — Open syllable, unstressed.. cal — Open syllable, unstressed.. cu — Closed syllable, stressed.. lat — Open syllable, unstressed.. ed — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ness — Closed syllable, unstressed.
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Vowel-Consonant (VC) Pattern
Syllables often break after a vowel followed by a consonant.
Consonant-Vowel-Consonant (CVC) Pattern
Syllables often break between consonants when a vowel is surrounded by consonants.
Stress Placement
Stress influences syllable prominence and can affect vowel reduction.
Morpheme Boundaries
Syllable breaks often align with morpheme boundaries.
- The reduction of the 'ed' suffix to /ɪd/ is a common phonetic phenomenon.
- The sequence /kjʊ/ can sometimes be simplified in rapid speech.
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