uncontemptuousness
Syllables
un-con-tempt-u-ous-ness
Pronunciation
/ʌn.kənˈtɛm.ptʃu.əs.nəs/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
un- + tempt + -uousness
The word 'uncontemptuousness' is divided into six syllables: un-con-tempt-u-ous-ness. It's a noun formed from the prefix 'un-', the root 'tempt', and the suffixes '-uous' and '-ness'. Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('u'). Syllabification follows rules maximizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants.
Definitions
- 1
The state of not being contemptuous; lack of scorn or disdain.
“Her response was characterized by a remarkable uncontemptuousness, even towards her harshest critics.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('u'). The stress pattern is influenced by the word's length and the presence of multiple suffixes.
Syllables
un — Open syllable, unstressed.. con — Open syllable, unstressed.. tempt — Closed syllable, unstressed.. u — Open syllable, stressed.. ous — Open syllable, unstressed.. ness — Open syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are kept together at the beginning of a syllable.
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Consonants are not left at the end of a syllable unless part of a cluster.
Vowel as Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
- The length of the word and multiple suffixes contribute to vowel reduction in unstressed syllables.
- The /ptʃ/ cluster is a common English sound and doesn't present a significant challenge.
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