unprejudicialness
Syllables
un-pre-ju-di-cial-ness
Pronunciation
/ʌnˌprɛdʒuˈdɪʃəlnəs/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
un + prejudice + al
The word 'unprejudicialness' is divided into six syllables: un-pre-ju-di-cial-ness. The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('di'). It's a noun formed from the prefix 'un-', the root 'prejudice', and the suffixes '-al' and '-ness'. Syllabification follows standard English rules of open and closed syllables, and consonant blends.
Definitions
- 1
The state or quality of being impartial; lack of prejudice.
“Her unprejudicialness was evident in her ability to listen to both sides of the argument.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('di').
Syllables
un — Open, unstressed syllable.. pre — Open, unstressed syllable.. ju — Open, unstressed syllable.. di — Closed, stressed syllable.. cial — Closed, unstressed syllable.. ness — Closed, unstressed syllable.
Word Parts
Open Syllable Rule
Syllables ending in a vowel sound are open.
Closed Syllable Rule
Syllables ending in a consonant sound are closed.
Consonant Blend Rule
Consonant blends are kept together within a syllable.
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- Stress placement is influenced by the root's origin and suffix weight.
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