unceremoniousness
Syllables
un-cer-e-mon-i-ous-ness
Pronunciation
/ʌnˈsɛr.ə.moʊ.ni.əs.nəs/
Stress
0001000
Morphemes
un- + ceremon- + -ious
The word 'unceremoniousness' is divided into seven syllables: un-cer-e-mon-i-ous-ness. The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('mon'). It's a noun formed from the prefix 'un-', the root 'ceremon-', and the suffixes '-ious' and '-ness'. Syllabification follows standard English vowel and consonant combination rules.
Definitions
- 1
The state or quality of being lacking in ceremony or formality; rudeness, lack of politeness.
“His unceremoniousness shocked the guests.”
“She approached the task with a refreshing lack of unceremoniousness.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('mon').
Syllables
un — Open syllable, unstressed.. cer — Closed syllable, unstressed.. e — Open syllable, unstressed.. mon — Open syllable, stressed.. i — Open syllable, unstressed.. ous — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ness — Closed syllable, unstressed.
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Consonant + Vowel + Consonant Rule
A consonant followed by a vowel followed by a consonant usually forms a syllable.
- The initial 'un-' is a common prefix and is always separated.
- Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables is typical.
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