unsententiousness
Syllables
un-sen-ten-ti-ous-ness
Pronunciation
/ʌnˈsɛn.tən.ti.əs.nəs/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
un- + sentent- + -ious
The word 'unsententiousness' is divided into six syllables: un-sen-ten-ti-ous-ness. It consists of the prefix 'un-', the root 'sentent-', and the suffixes '-ious' and '-ness'. The primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('ti'). Syllable division follows standard English rules of maximizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants.
Definitions
- 1
The state of not being given to pompous or affected language; lack of pretentiousness.
“His unsententiousness was refreshing in a world of self-important speakers.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('ti'). The stress pattern follows typical English word stress rules, avoiding the beginning and end of the word.
Syllables
un — Open syllable, unstressed.. sen — Open syllable, unstressed.. ten — Open syllable, unstressed.. ti — Open syllable, stressed.. ous — Open syllable, unstressed.. ness — Open syllable, unstressed.
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Vowel-Consonant (VC) Division
Syllables are often divided after a vowel when followed by a consonant.
Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are generally kept together at the beginning of a syllable (onset).
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Consonants are not left alone to form a syllable.
- The word's length and multiple morphemes contribute to its complexity.
- The vowel sounds are relatively straightforward.
- The stress pattern is consistent with typical English word stress rules.
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