unneighbourliness
Syllables
un-neigh-bour-li-ness
Pronunciation
/ʌnˈneɪbərˌlɪnəs/
Stress
01000
Morphemes
un- + neighbour + -liness
The word 'unneighbourliness' is divided into five syllables: un-neigh-bour-li-ness. The primary stress falls on the second syllable ('neigh'). It's a noun formed from the prefix 'un-', the root 'neighbour', and the suffix '-liness'. The silent 'gh' and the 'bour' sequence are notable features.
Definitions
- 1
The quality or state of being unfriendly or lacking in neighborly kindness.
“Her unneighbourliness 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, contains a diphthong.. bour- — Closed syllable, unstressed.. li- — Open syllable, unstressed.. ness — Closed syllable, unstressed, suffix.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant (VC)
Syllables often divide after a vowel followed by a consonant.
Consonant-Vowel-Consonant (CVC)
Syllables often divide before and after a consonant between two vowels.
Diphthong Rule
Diphthongs generally stay within the same syllable.
- The silent 'gh' in 'neighbour' is a historical spelling convention.
- The 'bour' sequence is a relatively uncommon vowel combination.
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