uncondescendingly
Syllables
un-con-de-scend-ing-ly
Pronunciation
/ʌnˈkɒn.dɪˌsɛn.dɪŋ.li/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
un- + descend + -ingly
The word 'uncondescendingly' is divided into six syllables: un-con-de-scend-ing-ly, with primary stress on the fourth syllable ('scend'). It's formed from the prefix 'un-', the root 'descend', and the suffixes '-ing' and '-ly'. Syllable division follows standard VC and CVC patterns, with consonant blends remaining intact.
Definitions
- 1
In a manner that is not condescending; without talking down to others.
“She treated everyone equally and spoke to them uncondescendingly.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('scend').
Syllables
un- — Open syllable, unstressed.. con- — Closed syllable, unstressed.. de- — Open syllable, unstressed.. scend- — Closed syllable, stressed.. ing- — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ly- — Open syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
Vowel-Consonant (VC) Pattern
Syllables often divide after a vowel followed by a consonant.
Consonant-Vowel-Consonant (CVC) Pattern
Syllables often divide between consonants in a CVC pattern.
Consonant Blend Rule
Consonant blends are generally kept together within a syllable.
- The word's length and complex morphology require careful attention to vowel and consonant clusters.
- The stress pattern is crucial for accurate pronunciation.
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