unfaithworthiness
Syllables
un-faith-worth-i-ness
Pronunciation
/ʌnˈfeɪθwɜrθɪnəs/
Stress
01100
Morphemes
un- + faith + -worth-iness
The word 'unfaithworthiness' is divided into five syllables: un-faith-worth-i-ness. It consists of the prefix 'un-', the root 'faith', and the suffixes '-worth' and '-iness'. Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('worth'). The phonetic transcription is /ʌnˈfeɪθwɜrθɪnəs/. Syllable division follows rules maximizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants.
Definitions
- 1
The state or quality of being untrustworthy or disloyal.
“His unfaithworthiness led to the collapse of the partnership.”
“She was shocked by his complete unfaithworthiness.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('worth'). The stress pattern reflects the compound nature of the word.
Syllables
un — Open syllable, unstressed.. faith — Open syllable, stressed.. worth — Closed syllable, primary stress.. i — Open syllable, unstressed.. ness — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Consonants are assigned to the following syllable whenever possible.
Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are often divided after vowels, particularly in open syllables.
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Consonants are not left alone to form a syllable.
- The /θw/ consonant cluster in 'worth' is a potential point of variation, but is accepted in standard US English.
- The stress pattern is crucial for distinguishing the word and its meaning.
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