unpunctiliousness
Syllables
un-punc-ti-li-ous-ness
Pronunciation
/ʌnˈpʌŋktɪli.əs.nəs/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
un- + punctilious + -ness
The word 'unpunctiliousness' is divided into six syllables: un-punc-ti-li-ous-ness. It consists of the prefix 'un-', the root 'punctilious', and the suffix '-ness'. The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('li'). The syllabification follows standard English rules, dividing around consonant clusters and affixes.
Definitions
- 1
The state or quality of being excessively concerned with minor details or formalities; fastidiousness.
“His unpunctiliousness about grammar was often irritating to his colleagues.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('li'). The stress pattern is typical for words with Latinate roots and suffixes.
Syllables
un — Open syllable, unstressed.. punc — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ti — Closed syllable, unstressed.. li — Open syllable, stressed.. ous — Open syllable, unstressed.. ness — Open syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
Consonant Cluster Rule
Syllables are divided around consonant clusters where possible, but maintaining the integrity of affixes.
Open/Closed Syllable Rule
Syllables are divided to create open or closed syllables.
Affix Rule
Syllables are divided to separate prefixes and suffixes from the root word.
- The /ktɪ/ cluster requires careful articulation.
- The word's length and complex morphology make it prone to mispronunciation.
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