unintrospectively
Syllables
un-in-tro-spec-tive-ly
Pronunciation
/ʌnˈɪn.troʊˌspɛk.tɪv.li/
Stress
001100
Morphemes
un- + intro-spect- + -ive-ly
The word 'unintrospectively' is divided into six syllables: un-in-tro-spec-tive-ly. Primary stress falls on 'spec'. It's an adverb formed from Latin and Old English roots and suffixes, meaning 'without self-reflection'. Syllable division follows rules maximizing onsets and respecting vowel sounds.
Definitions
- 1
In a manner lacking self-examination or reflection; without looking inward.
“He acted unintrospectively, driven by impulse rather than reason.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('spec'), and secondary stress on the third syllable ('tro'). The remaining syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
un — Open syllable, unstressed.. in — Open syllable, unstressed.. tro — Open syllable, secondary stress.. spec — Closed syllable, primary stress.. tive — Open syllable, unstressed.. ly — Open syllable, unstressed.
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- The presence of multiple suffixes and Latinate roots contribute to its complexity.
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