uncapriciousness
Syllables
un-cap-ri-cious-ness
Pronunciation
/ʌnˈkæprɪʃəsnəs/
Stress
00010
Morphemes
un- + capricious + -ness
The word 'uncapriciousness' is divided into five syllables: un-cap-ri-cious-ness. It consists of the prefix 'un-', the root 'capricious', and the suffix '-ness'. Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('cious'). Syllabification follows standard English rules based on vowel-consonant patterns and suffix separation.
Definitions
- 1
The state or quality of being unpredictable or impulsive.
“Her uncapriciousness made it difficult to plan anything with her.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('cious'). The first, second, third, and fifth syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
un — Open syllable, weak stress.. cap — Closed syllable, weak stress.. ri — Open syllable, weak stress.. cious — Closed syllable, primary stress.. ness — Closed syllable, weak stress.
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Vowel-Consonant (VC) Pattern
Syllables often end in a vowel sound.
Consonant-Vowel-Consonant (CVC) Pattern
Common syllable structure, especially in closed syllables.
Suffix Rule
Suffixes are generally separated into their own syllables.
Stress Placement
Stress typically falls on the root syllable or a syllable containing a complex vowel.
- The length of the word and consonant clusters require careful consideration.
- The 'ci' sequence in 'capricious' could be a point of division debate, but remains within the 'ri' syllable based on pronunciation.
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