uncommemoratively
Syllables
un-com-mem-o-ra-tive-ly
Pronunciation
/ʌnˈkɒmˌmɛm.ə.reɪ.tɪv.li/
Stress
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Morphemes
un- + memor- + -com-ative-ly
The word 'uncommemoratively' is divided into seven syllables: un-com-mem-o-ra-tive-ly. The primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('ra-'). It's formed from the prefix 'un-', the root 'memor-', and the suffixes '-com-ative-ly'. Syllabification follows vowel-consonant and consonant cluster division rules, with vowel reduction in unstressed syllables.
Definitions
- 1
In a manner that does not commemorate; without remembering or honoring.
“He passed the anniversary uncommemoratively.”
“The event was allowed to slip by uncommemoratively.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('ra-'), following the general rule of stress placement on the penultimate syllable in words with suffixes like '-ative' and '-ly'.
Syllables
un- — Open syllable, unstressed.. com- — Closed syllable, unstressed.. mem- — Closed syllable, unstressed.. o- — Open syllable, unstressed.. ra- — Open syllable, stressed.. tive- — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ly- — Open syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are often divided after a vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Division
When consonant clusters occur, division often happens after the vowel, before the cluster.
Stress Placement
Stress generally falls on the penultimate syllable in words with suffixes like '-ative' and '-ly'.
- The 'mmem' sequence is a relatively rare occurrence in English.
- Vowel reduction (schwa) in unstressed syllables is a common phenomenon.
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