underhandednesses
Syllables
un-der-han-ded-ness-es
Pronunciation
/ˌʌn.dɚˈhænd.ɪd.nəs.ɪz/
Stress
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Morphemes
un- + hand + -ednesses
The word 'underhandednesses' is divided into six syllables: un-der-han-ded-ness-es. It features a prefix 'un-', root 'hand', and suffixes '-ed', '-ness', and '-es'. Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('han'). Syllabification follows rules maximizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants.
Definitions
- 1
Deceitful or sly behavior; actions done secretly and dishonestly.
“The politician was accused of underhandednesses during the campaign.”
“His underhandednesses were eventually exposed.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('han'). Secondary stress on the first syllable ('un').
Syllables
un — Open syllable, unstressed.. der — Closed syllable, r-colored vowel.. han — Closed syllable, stressed.. ded — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ness — Closed syllable, unstressed.. es — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Consonant clusters are kept together at the beginning of a syllable.
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Consonants are not left alone at the end of a syllable unless necessary.
Vowel-Consonant Pattern
Syllables typically follow a Vowel-Consonant (VC) or Vowel-Consonant-Consonant (VCC) pattern.
- The r-coloring of the vowel in 'der-' could potentially lead to alternative syllabifications.
- The length of the word and multiple suffixes create a complex structure.
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