unconditionalness
Syllables
un-con-di-tion-al-ness
Pronunciation
/ʌn.kənˈdɪʃ.ən.əl.nəs/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
un- + condition + -al
The word 'unconditionalness' is divided into six syllables: un-con-di-tion-al-ness. It consists of the prefix 'un-', the root 'condition', and the suffixes '-al' and '-ness'. The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('tion'). Syllable division follows vowel-based rules, maximizing onsets, and separating suffixes.
Definitions
- 1
The state or quality of being unconditional; freedom from conditions or limitations.
“His love was characterized by unconditionalness.”
“The charity offered support with complete unconditionalness.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('tion'). The other syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
un — Open syllable, unstressed.. con — Closed syllable, unstressed.. di — Closed syllable, unstressed.. tion — Closed syllable, stressed.. al — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ness — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
Vowel Rule
Each vowel sound generally forms a syllable.
Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are assigned to the following vowel to create a valid onset.
Suffix Rule
Suffixes are generally separated into their own syllables.
- The length and complex morphology of the word require careful application of syllable division rules.
- The 'un-' prefix is consistently separated.
- The '-tion' and '-ness' suffixes are clearly demarcated.
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