unintoxicatedness
Syllables
un-in-tox-i-cat-ed-ness
Pronunciation
/ʌnˈɪntɑːkɪˌkeɪtɪdˌnɛs/
Stress
0001100
Morphemes
un- + toxic + -atedness
The word 'unintoxicatedness' is divided into seven syllables: un-in-tox-i-cat-ed-ness. The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('cat'). It is morphologically complex, consisting of the prefix 'un-', the root 'toxic', and the suffixes '-ate', '-ed', and '-ness'. It functions as a noun meaning the state of not being intoxicated.
Definitions
- 1
The state of not being intoxicated; sobriety.
“After a night of partying, he appreciated the feeling of complete unintoxicatedness.”
“The program aims to promote unintoxicatedness among young people.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('cat'). The stress pattern is influenced by the root and the suffixes.
Syllables
un — Open syllable, unstressed.. in — Open syllable, unstressed.. tox — Closed syllable, unstressed.. i — Open syllable, unstressed.. cat — Closed syllable, primary stress.. ed — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ness — Closed syllable, unstressed.
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Each syllable contains a vowel sound.
Onset-Rime Rule
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Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are split to avoid complex onsets.
Affixation Rule
Prefixes and suffixes typically form separate syllables.
- The word's length and complexity require careful application of syllabification rules.
- The stress pattern is influenced by both the root and the suffixes.
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