uncircumspection
Syllables
un-cir-cum-spec-tion
Pronunciation
/ʌnˈsɜːrkəmˈspekʃən/
Stress
00101
Morphemes
un- + circumspect + -ion
Uncircumspection is a five-syllable noun with primary stress on 'cum' and secondary stress on 'tion'. It's formed from the prefix 'un-', the root 'circumspect', and the suffix '-ion'. Syllable division follows standard English rules, prioritizing vowel-consonant splits and maximizing onsets.
Definitions
- 1
Lack of caution; carelessness; heedlessness.
“His uncircumspection led to a costly mistake.”
“She showed a shocking lack of uncircumspection.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress on the third syllable ('cum'), secondary stress on the fifth syllable ('tion'). The first, second, and fourth syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
un — Open, unstressed syllable.. cir — Closed, unstressed syllable.. cum — Closed, primary stressed syllable.. spec — Closed, unstressed syllable.. tion — Closed, secondary stressed syllable.
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Vowel-Consonant Rule
Syllables are often divided after a vowel followed by a consonant.
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Consonants are generally assigned to the following vowel to create a valid onset.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are often kept together within a syllable.
- The word's length and complexity can lead to variations in pronunciation.
- Regional accents may affect the phonetic realization of certain syllables.
- The prefix 'un-' is consistently a separate syllable.
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