unphilanthropically
Syllables
un-phil-an-thro-pic-al-ly
Pronunciation
/ʌnˌfɪl.ænˈθrɑː.pɪ.kli/
Stress
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Morphemes
un- + philanthrop + -ly
The word 'unphilanthropically' is divided into seven syllables: un-phil-an-thro-pic-al-ly. The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('thro'). It's formed from the prefix 'un-', the root 'philanthrop', and the suffixes '-ic', '-al', and '-ly'. The syllabification follows standard English rules based on vowel-consonant patterns and suffix separation.
Definitions
- 1
In a manner lacking love of humankind; selfishly; unkindly.
“He acted unphilanthropically by refusing to donate to the charity.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('thro'), following the pattern common in words ending in '-ically'.
Syllables
un — Open syllable, unstressed.. phil — Open syllable, unstressed.. an — Open syllable, unstressed, potential vowel reduction.. thro — Open syllable, stressed.. pic — Closed syllable, unstressed.. al — Open syllable, unstressed.. ly — Open syllable, unstressed.
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Suffix Division
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- Potential vowel reduction in unstressed syllables (e.g., 'an' to /ən/).
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