unproblematically
Syllables
un-prob-lem-at-ic-al-ly
Pronunciation
/ʌnˌprɑːb.ləˈmæt.ɪ.kə.li/
Stress
0001000
Morphemes
un + problem + atically
The word 'unproblematically' is divided into seven syllables: un-prob-lem-at-ic-al-ly. It consists of the prefix 'un-', the root 'problem', and the suffixes '-atic' and '-ally'. The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('at'). The syllabification follows standard English vowel-consonant separation rules.
Definitions
- 1
In a manner free from problems; without difficulty.
“The project was completed unproblematically.”
“The transition was handled unproblematically.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('at'). The stress pattern is weak on the initial syllables and diminishes towards the end.
Syllables
un — Open, unstressed syllable.. prob — Open, unstressed syllable.. lem — Open, unstressed syllable.. at — Closed, stressed syllable.. ic — Closed, unstressed syllable.. al — Open, unstressed syllable.. ly — Open, unstressed syllable.
Word Parts
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- The length of the word and multiple suffixes could lead to alternative interpretations, but vowel-consonant principles provide a consistent breakdown.
- Potential for slight vowel reduction in 'un' by some speakers.
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