uninterruptedness
Syllables
un-in-ter-rup-ted-ness
Pronunciation
/ʌnˌɪn.təˈrʌp.tɪd.nəs/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
un- + interrupt + -edness
The word 'uninterruptedness' is a six-syllable noun (un-in-ter-rup-ted-ness) with primary stress on the fourth syllable ('rup'). It's formed from the root 'interrupt' with the prefixes 'un-' and suffixes '-ed' and '-ness'. Syllable division follows rules maximizing onsets and respecting vowel sounds.
Definitions
- 1
The state of being not disturbed or broken; continuity.
“The uninterruptedness of the sleep was a welcome relief.”
“The speaker appreciated the uninterruptedness of the audience.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('rup'). The stress pattern reflects the prominence of the root word.
Syllables
un — Open syllable, unstressed.. in — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ter — Closed syllable, unstressed.. rup — Closed syllable, stressed.. ted — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ness — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are generally assigned to the following vowel.
Vowel-Consonant Division
When a single consonant falls between two vowels, it is typically assigned to the second vowel.
Closed Syllable Principle
Syllables ending in a consonant are considered 'closed'.
- The pronunciation of the '-ed' suffix can vary, but /ɪd/ is standard in this context.
- Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables is common in US English.
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