unmeritriciously
Syllables
un-mer-i-tric-ious-ly
Pronunciation
/ʌnˌmɛrɪˈtrɪʃəsli/
Stress
001000
Morphemes
un- + meretr- + -ly
Unmeretriciously is a seven-syllable adverb derived from Latin roots. It's syllabified as un-mer-i-tric-ious-ly, with primary stress on the third syllable ('tric'). The syllabification follows standard English rules based on vowel sounds and consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
In a manner lacking in genuine merit or worth; in a mercenary or calculating way.
“He pursued his goals unmeretriciously, always seeking the most profitable path.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('tric').
Syllables
un — Open syllable, unstressed.. mer — Open syllable, unstressed.. i — Open syllable, unstressed.. tric — Closed syllable, stressed.. ious — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ly — Open syllable, unstressed.
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Vowel-C Rule
Every syllable must contain a vowel sound. Consonants are assigned to the following vowel.
Vowel Rule
A single vowel constitutes a syllable.
Vowel-C-C Rule
A vowel followed by two consonants forms a syllable.
- The word's length and multiple suffixes present a complex case, but consistent application of vowel-based rules yields a clear division.
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