uncontemplatively
Syllables
un-con-tem-pla-tive-ly
Pronunciation
/ʌn.kɑnˈtɛm.plə.tɪv.li/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
un- + temp + -contemplatively
The word 'uncontemplatively' is divided into six syllables: un-con-tem-pla-tive-ly. It's an adverb formed through multiple affixations, with primary stress on the fourth syllable ('pla'). Syllabification follows standard vowel and affix rules.
Definitions
- 1
In a manner showing a lack of thought or consideration; thoughtlessly.
“He acted uncontemplatively, without considering the consequences.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('pla'). Secondary stress on the first syllable ('un').
Syllables
un — Open syllable, unstressed.. con — Open syllable, unstressed.. tem — Closed syllable, unstressed.. pla — Open syllable, primary stressed.. tive — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ly — Open syllable, unstressed.
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Vowel Rule
Each syllable generally contains one vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are often split, but attempts are made to keep affixes intact.
Affix Rule
Prefixes and suffixes generally form their own syllables.
Stress Rule
Stress typically falls on the penultimate syllable in words of Latin origin, but can be influenced by affixation.
- The prefix 'un-' is almost always a separate syllable.
- The '-ly' suffix is consistently a separate syllable.
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