unselfrighteous
Syllables
un-self-right-eous
Pronunciation
/ʌnˈsɛlfˈraɪtʃəs/
Stress
0110
Morphemes
un- + self-right + -eous
The word 'unself-righteous' is a four-syllable adjective with primary stress on 'right'. It's formed from the prefix 'un-', roots 'self-' and 'right-', and suffix '-eous'. Syllabification follows standard English rules based on vowel and consonant patterns. It describes a lack of moral superiority.
Definitions
- 1
Not having or showing a feeling of moral superiority; humble.
“He was surprisingly unself-righteous about his accomplishments.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('right'), and secondary stress on the second syllable ('self'). The first and fourth syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
un — Open syllable, unstressed.. self — Closed syllable, secondary stress.. right — Closed syllable, primary stress.. eous — Open syllable, unstressed. Contains a silent 'e'.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant (VC) Pattern
Syllables often end with a vowel sound, creating open syllables.
Consonant-Vowel-Consonant (CVC) Pattern
Syllables can be formed around a vowel sound surrounded by consonants, creating closed syllables.
Diphthong-Consonant Pattern
Syllables can be formed around a diphthong followed by a consonant.
- The silent 'e' in 'eous' affects pronunciation but not syllabification.
- The compound nature of the word requires careful consideration of morphemic boundaries.
- Regional variations in pronunciation may cause slight stress shifts.
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