unmarvellousness
The word 'unmarvellousness' is divided into five syllables: un-mar-vel-lous-ness. The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('lous'). It's a noun formed from the prefix 'un-', the root 'marvel', and the suffixes '-lous' and '-ness'. Syllabification follows rules maximizing onsets and dividing after vowels.
Definitions
- 1
The state of not being marvelous; ordinariness; lack of wonder.
“The unmarvellousness of everyday life can be comforting.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('lous'). This is typical for words ending in '-ness' unless overridden by a stronger root syllable.
Syllables
un — Open syllable, unstressed.. mar — Closed syllable, unstressed.. vel — Closed syllable, unstressed.. lous — Closed syllable, stressed.. ness — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are kept together at the beginning of a syllable.
Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are often divided after vowels, especially when followed by consonants.
Stress Assignment
Stress is assigned based on morphological structure and general English stress patterns.
- The vowel in 'marvel' can vary regionally (/ɑː/ or /æ/).
- The word's length and complex morphology can lead to mispronunciation.
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