unintermittedness
Syllables
un-in-ter-mit-ted-ness
Pronunciation
/ʌnˌɪntərˈmɪtɪdnəs/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
un- + intermitt- + -edness
The word 'unintermittedness' is divided into six syllables: un-in-ter-mit-ted-ness. The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('mit'). It's a noun formed from the prefix 'un-', the root 'intermitt-', and the suffix '-edness'. Syllable division follows standard English rules of maximizing onsets and separating consonant-vowel sequences.
Definitions
- 1
The state of being without interruption; continuousness.
“The unintermittedness of the rain was depressing.”
“Her unintermittedness in pursuing her goals was admirable.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('mit'). The stress pattern is typical for words with multiple suffixes, with stress receding from the end.
Syllables
un — Open syllable, initial syllable.. in — Closed syllable.. ter — Closed syllable.. mit — Closed syllable, primary stress.. ted — Closed syllable.. ness — Closed syllable, final syllable.
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Vowel-Initial Syllable
Syllables begin with vowels, separating consonant-vowel sequences.
Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are generally kept together at the beginning of a syllable.
Consonant-Vowel Pattern
A consonant following a vowel typically forms a new syllable.
- Potential vowel reduction in unstressed syllables (e.g., /nəs/ to /nəs/).
- Regional variations in pronunciation may affect vowel quality.
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