unoriginalityness
Syllables
un-o-rig-in-al-i-ty-ness
Pronunciation
/ʌnˌɔːrɪdʒɪˈneɪtɪvnəs/
Stress
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Morphemes
un- + origin + -al
Unoriginativeness is a noun meaning the lack of originality. It is divided into eight syllables: un-o-rig-in-al-i-ty-ness, with primary stress on 'in'. The word is formed from the prefix 'un-', the root 'origin', and several suffixes. Its syllable structure follows standard English phonological rules.
Definitions
- 1
The state or quality of lacking originality; the absence of new ideas or creativity.
“The critic lamented the film's complete unoriginativeness.”
“Her unoriginativeness stifled any potential for artistic growth.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('in'). Stress diminishes towards the beginning and end of the word.
Syllables
un — Open syllable, weak stress.. o — Open syllable, weak stress.. rig — Closed syllable, weak stress.. in — Closed syllable, primary stress.. al — Open syllable, weak stress.. i — Open syllable, weak stress.. ty — Closed syllable, weak stress.. ness — Closed syllable, weak stress.
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