unintermittingness
Syllables
un-in-ter-mit-ting-ness
Pronunciation
/ʌnˌɪntərˈmɪtɪŋnəs/
Stress
001010
Morphemes
un- + term- + -ingness
The word 'unintermittingness' is divided into six syllables: un-in-ter-mit-ting-ness. It features a prefix 'un-', a root 'term-', and suffixes '-ing' and '-ness'. Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('ting'). The syllabification follows rules maximizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants, with special consideration given to the uncommon '-ingness' suffix.
Definitions
- 1
The state or quality of not stopping or being interrupted; continuousness.
“The unintermittingness of the rain was depressing.”
“Her unintermittingness in pursuing her goals was admirable.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('ting'). Secondary stress falls on the third syllable ('ter').
Syllables
un — Open syllable, unstressed.. in — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ter — Closed syllable, secondary stress.. mit — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ting — Closed syllable, primary stress.. ness — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
Maximize Onsets
Consonants are assigned to the following syllable whenever possible.
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Consonants are not left alone to begin a syllable.
Vowel-Consonant-Consonant (VCC) Pattern
In VCC patterns, the first consonant typically joins the preceding vowel to form a syllable.
- The '-ingness' suffix is relatively uncommon and requires careful consideration of stress and syllable weight.
- The primary stress on 'ting' is crucial for distinguishing this word from similar forms.
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