unneighborliness
Syllables
un-neigh-bor-li-ness
Pronunciation
/ʌnˈneɪbərˌlɪnəs/
Stress
01000
Morphemes
un- + neighbor + -ness
The word 'unneighborliness' is divided into five syllables: un-neigh-bor-li-ness. The primary stress falls on the second syllable ('neigh'). It's a noun formed from the prefix 'un-', the root 'neighbor', and the suffixes '-ness' and '-ly'. Syllabification follows rules of onset maximization, vowel nucleus, and avoiding stranded consonants.
Definitions
- 1
The state or quality of being unfriendly or lacking in neighborly kindness.
“Her unneighborliness was evident in her refusal to help with the community garden.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('neigh'). The other syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
un — Open syllable, unstressed.. neigh — Open syllable, stressed.. bor — Open syllable, unstressed.. li — Open syllable, unstressed.. ness — Open syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
Similar Words
Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are kept together at the beginning of syllables (e.g., 'neigh').
Vowel Nucleus
Each syllable must have a vowel sound.
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Consonants are not left at the end of a syllable unless they form part of a consonant cluster.
Complex Word Syllabification
Prefixes and suffixes generally form separate syllables.
- The combination of multiple suffixes (-ly and -ness) is relatively uncommon but does not alter the standard syllabification rules.
- Potential for minor regional variations in vowel pronunciation, but these do not affect syllable division.
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