undiplomatically
Syllables
un-dip-lo-mat-i-cal-ly
Pronunciation
/ˌʌnˌdɪpləˈmætɪkli/
Stress
0010001
Morphemes
un- + diplomat + -ically
The word 'undiplomatically' is divided into seven syllables: un-dip-lo-mat-i-cal-ly. The primary stress falls on the 'mat' syllable. It's an adverb formed from the root 'diplomat' with the prefixes 'un-' and suffixes '-ic' and '-ally'. Syllable division follows vowel-consonant and consonant-vowel-consonant rules.
Definitions
- 1
In a manner lacking diplomacy or tact; rudely or inconsiderately.
“He spoke undiplomatically about the negotiations.”
“She reacted undiplomatically to the criticism.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('mat'). The first, second, fifth, and sixth syllables are unstressed. The fourth and seventh syllables are also unstressed.
Syllables
un — Open syllable, unstressed.. dip — Open syllable, unstressed.. lo — Open syllable, unstressed.. mat — Closed syllable, stressed.. i — Open syllable, unstressed.. cal — Open syllable, unstressed.. ly — Open syllable, unstressed.
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Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are often divided after a vowel sound.
Consonant-Vowel-Consonant Division
When a syllable contains a vowel between two consonants, it is typically divided between the consonants.
- The prefix 'un-' is always a separate syllable.
- Schwa sounds are common in unstressed syllables and do not affect syllable division.
- Consonant clusters are pronounced as units but divided based on vowel sounds.
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