uncontentiousness
Syllables
un-con-ten-tious-ness
Pronunciation
/ʌn.kənˈten.ʃəs.nəs/
Stress
00010
Morphemes
un- + content + -ness
The word 'uncontentiousness' is divided into five syllables: un-con-ten-tious-ness. The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('tious'). It is morphologically complex, consisting of a prefix, root, and multiple suffixes. The phonetic transcription is /ʌn.kənˈten.ʃəs.nəs/. Syllable division follows rules of onset maximization and vowel nucleus requirements.
Definitions
- 1
The state or quality of being discontented; lack of satisfaction or peace of mind.
“Her uncontentiousness was a constant source of frustration.”
“The uncontentiousness of the workers led to a strike.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('tious'). The other syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
un — Open syllable, unstressed.. con — Open syllable, unstressed.. ten — Open syllable, unstressed.. tious — Closed syllable, primary stress.. ness — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Syllables are divided to maximize consonant clusters in the onset position.
Vowel Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Affixation
Prefixes and suffixes are generally separated into distinct syllables.
- Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables.
- Potential variations in the pronunciation of '-tious' sequence.
- Length and complexity of the word can lead to mispronunciation.
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