unshamefacedness
Syllables
un-shame-faced-ness
Pronunciation
/ʌnˈʃeɪmfeɪsdnəs/
Stress
0010
Morphemes
un- + shame + faced-ness
The word 'unshamefacedness' is divided into four syllables: un-shame-faced-ness. The primary stress falls on 'faced'. It's a noun formed from the prefix 'un-', the root 'shame', and the suffixes '-faced' and '-ness'. The /ʃm/ cluster is a notable, though acceptable, phonological feature.
Definitions
- 1
The state of being without shame; boldness or impudence.
“Her unshamefaced lies shocked everyone.”
“He displayed an unshamefaced disregard for the rules.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('faced'). The first and last syllables are unstressed, and the second syllable is secondary stressed.
Syllables
un — Open syllable, prefix.. shame — Open syllable, root.. faced — Closed syllable, adjective forming suffix.. ness — Closed syllable, noun forming suffix.
Word Parts
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Onset-Rime Principle
Syllables are formed around a vowel nucleus, with preceding consonants forming the onset and following consonants forming the rime.
Morpheme Boundary Rule
Syllable division often occurs at morpheme boundaries.
Vowel-Consonant Rule
Syllables are typically divided after vowels, unless followed by a consonant cluster that cannot be easily separated.
- The /ʃm/ consonant cluster is relatively uncommon but permissible in English.
- Potential vowel reduction in the 'un-' prefix by some speakers.
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