uncontemplativeness
Syllables
un-con-tem-pla-tive-ness
Pronunciation
/ʌnˈkɑːntɛmplətɪvnəs/
Stress
001000
Morphemes
un- + templ- + -ateive-ness
The word 'uncontemplativeness' is a six-syllable noun with primary stress on 'tem'. Syllabification follows standard English rules, with potential for vowel reduction in unstressed syllables. It's formed from Latin and Old English morphemes denoting a lack of thoughtfulness.
Definitions
- 1
The state of being unwilling or unable to contemplate; lack of thoughtfulness.
“His uncontemplativeness led to a series of unfortunate decisions.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('tem'). The stress pattern is typical for words with this suffixation.
Syllables
un — Open syllable, unstressed.. con — Open syllable, unstressed.. tem — Closed syllable, stressed.. pla — Open syllable, unstressed.. tive — Open syllable, unstressed.. ness — Open syllable, unstressed.
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