unillustriousness
Syllables
un-il-lus-tri-ous-ness
Pronunciation
/ʌnɪˈlʌstriəsnes/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
un + illustrious + ness
The word 'unillustriousness' is divided into six syllables: un-il-lus-tri-ous-ness. The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('tri'). It consists of the prefix 'un-', the root 'illustrious', and the suffix '-ness'. Syllabification follows onset maximization and vowel-consonant division rules.
Definitions
- 1
The state of being not famous or distinguished; lack of renown.
“He lived a life of quiet unillustriousness, content with his simple routines.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('tri' in 'illustriousness').
Syllables
un — Open syllable, prefix.. il — Closed syllable.. lus — Closed syllable.. tri — Open syllable, stressed.. ous — Closed syllable.. ness — Closed syllable.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Consonants are assigned to the following syllable whenever possible to create valid onsets.
Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are typically divided after vowels.
Morpheme Boundary
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- The word's length and multiple morphemes contribute to its complexity, but it adheres to standard English syllabification rules.
- No significant regional variations in syllabification are expected.
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