unentertainingness
Syllables
un-en-ter-tain-ing-ness
Pronunciation
/ʌnˌɛn.tɚˈteɪ.nɪŋ.nəs/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
un- + entertain + -ingness
The word 'unentertainingness' is divided into six syllables: un-en-ter-tain-ing-ness. Stress falls on the fourth syllable ('tain'). It's a noun formed by adding prefixes and suffixes to the root 'entertain'. Syllabification follows standard English rules of onset maximization and vowel-consonant patterns.
Definitions
- 1
The state or quality of not being amusing or enjoyable.
“The unentertainingness of the lecture put many students to sleep.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('tain'). The other syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
un — Open syllable, unstressed.. en — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ter — Closed syllable, unstressed, r-controlled vowel.. tain — Closed syllable, stressed, contains a diphthong.. ing — Closed syllable, unstressed, nasal ending.. ness — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
Onset Maximization
Attempting to include as many consonants as possible in the onset of each syllable.
Vowel-CVC Pattern
Syllables generally follow a vowel-consonant-consonant pattern when possible.
R-Controlled Vowel Rule
Vowels followed by 'r' are often treated as a single unit.
- The length of the word and multiple suffixes could lead to vowel reduction in unstressed syllables.
- Regional variations in vowel quality may exist, but do not affect the core syllabification.
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