uncomplainingness
Syllables
un-com-plain-ing-ness
Pronunciation
/ʌn.kəmˈpleɪ.nɪŋ.nəs/
Stress
00100
Morphemes
un- + complain + -ing
The word 'uncomplainingness' is divided into five syllables: un-com-plain-ing-ness. The primary stress falls on 'plain'. It's a noun formed from the root 'complain' with the prefixes 'un-' and suffixes '-ing' and '-ness'. Syllabification follows the principles of maximizing onsets and ensuring each syllable has a vowel nucleus.
Definitions
- 1
The state or quality of not complaining; patience and acceptance of hardship.
“Her uncomplainingness during the illness was remarkable.”
“He faced adversity with quiet uncomplainingness.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('plain'). The other syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
un — Open syllable, unstressed.. com — Open syllable, unstressed.. plain — Closed syllable, stressed.. ing — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ness — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Syllables are divided to include as many initial consonants as possible.
Vowel as Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Closed vs. Open Syllables
Syllables ending in a consonant are closed; those ending in a vowel are open.
- The word's length and multiple suffixes can make pronunciation challenging.
- Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables is common.
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