unconscientiousness
Syllables
un-con-sci-en-ti-ous-ness
Pronunciation
/ʌnˈkɒnʃəntɪəsnəs/
Stress
0001000
Morphemes
un- + conscient- + -i-ous-ness
The word 'unconscientiousness' is divided into seven syllables: un-con-sci-en-ti-ous-ness. Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('en'). It's a noun formed from a Latin root with English prefixes and suffixes, denoting a lack of moral principles. Syllable division follows rules maximizing onsets and requiring a vowel nucleus in each syllable.
Definitions
- 1
The state of being without conscience; a lack of moral principles or scruples.
“His unconscientiousness shocked everyone who knew him.”
“The politician's unconscientiousness was evident in his corrupt dealings.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('en'). Secondary stress is often placed on the first syllable ('un').
Syllables
un — Open syllable, unstressed.. con — Closed syllable, unstressed.. sci — Closed syllable, unstressed.. en — Open syllable, primary stress.. ti — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ous — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ness — Closed syllable, unstressed.
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