unintellectuality
Syllables
un-in-tel-lec-tu-al-i-ty
Pronunciation
/ʌnˌɪn.tɛl.ɛk.tʃuˈæl.ɪ.ti/
Stress
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Morphemes
un- + intellect + -uality
The word 'unintellectuality' is divided into eight syllables: un-in-tel-lec-tu-al-i-ty. It consists of the prefix 'un-', the root 'intellect', and the suffix '-uality'. Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('tu'). Syllable division follows onset maximization and vowel nucleus rules.
Definitions
- 1
The state or quality of lacking intellectual ability or depth; absence of intellect.
“His response demonstrated a startling level of unintellectuality.”
“The debate was marred by accusations of unintellectuality from both sides.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('tu'). The stress pattern is generally trochaic, with a weakening stress on the preceding syllable.
Syllables
un — Open syllable, unstressed.. in — Open syllable, unstressed.. tel — Open syllable, unstressed.. lec — Open syllable, unstressed.. tu — Open syllable, primary stress.. al — Open syllable, unstressed.. i — Open syllable, unstressed.. ty — Open syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Syllables are divided to maximize consonant onsets whenever possible.
Vowel Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound as its nucleus.
Consonant Cluster Division
Consonant clusters are split based on sonority hierarchy.
- The 'un-' prefix is consistently a separate syllable.
- The '-ual-' sequence is clearly delineated by stress and the following '-ity' suffix.
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