unsanctimoniously
Syllables
un-san-cti-mon-i-ous-ly
Pronunciation
/ʌnˈsæŋk.tɪˌmoʊ.ni.əs.li/
Stress
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Morphemes
un- + sanctimonious + -ly
The word 'unsanctimoniously' is divided into seven syllables: un-san-cti-mon-i-ous-ly. The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('mon'). It's a complex adverb formed from a Latin root with the addition of the 'un-' prefix and '-ly' suffix. Syllable division follows standard vowel-consonant and consonant cluster division rules.
Definitions
- 1
In a hypocritically pious or self-righteous manner.
“He unsanctimoniously criticized their charitable donations, despite his own lack of generosity.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('mon'). The stress pattern is typical for words with Latinate roots and the -ly suffix.
Syllables
un — Open, unstressed syllable.. san — Open, unstressed syllable.. cti — Closed, unstressed syllable.. mon — Open, stressed syllable.. i — Open, unstressed syllable.. ous — Open, unstressed syllable.. ly — Open, unstressed syllable.
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Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are often divided after a vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Division
Complex consonant clusters are divided based on sonority and phonotactic constraints.
- The 'ct' cluster is relatively uncommon.
- The 'ious' sequence is a common diphthongal cluster.
- The word's length and complex morphology present challenges for syllabification.
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