unforthoughtful
Syllables
un-for-thought-ful
Pronunciation
/ʌnˈfɔːrθɔːtfl̩/ or /ʌnˈfɔːrθɔːftfʊl/
Stress
0010
Morphemes
un- + thought + -ful
The word 'unforethoughtful' is divided into four syllables: un-for-thought-ful. It consists of the prefix 'un-', the interfix 'fore-', the root 'thought', and the suffix '-ful'. Primary stress falls on the 'thought' syllable. The final syllable's pronunciation can vary with a syllabic 'l' or a schwa.
Definitions
- 1
Lacking foresight or consideration; not planned or anticipated.
“His unforthoughtful remarks caused a great deal of offense.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable, 'thought'.
Syllables
un — Open syllable, containing the vowel /ʌ/.. for — Open syllable, containing the vowel /ɔː/.. thought — Open syllable, primary stress, containing the vowel /ɔː/.. ful — Closed or open syllable, containing the consonant cluster /fl/ and potentially a syllabic /l/ or the vowel /ʊ/.
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Vowel Rule
Each syllable generally contains one vowel sound.
Onset-Rime Rule
Syllables are structured around an onset (initial consonant(s)) and a rime (vowel and following consonants).
Prefix/Suffix Rule
Prefixes and suffixes often form separate syllables.
- The pronunciation of the final syllable ('ful') is variable, with some speakers using a syllabic 'l' and others adding a schwa.
- The interfix '-fore-' is not a typical morpheme and its inclusion in the syllable division is based on orthographic representation.
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