unsportsmanlikeness
Syllables
un-sports-man-like-ness
Pronunciation
/ʌnˈspɔːrtsmənˌlaɪknəs/
Stress
01100
Morphemes
un + sportsman + ness
The word 'unsportsmanlikeness' is divided into five syllables: un-sports-man-like-ness. It consists of the prefix 'un-', the root 'sportsman', and the suffixes '-like' and '-ness'. The primary stress falls on the third syllable ('man'). Syllabification follows standard English rules based on vowel-consonant patterns and morphological structure.
Definitions
- 1
The quality or state of not behaving in the spirit of fair play or good sportsmanship.
“His unsportsmanlikeness was evident in his refusal to shake hands with the opposing team.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('man'). The first, fourth, and fifth syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
un — Open, unstressed syllable.. sports — Closed, stressed syllable.. man — Open, stressed syllable.. like — Open, unstressed syllable.. ness — Open, unstressed syllable.
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VC/CVC Rule
Syllables are divided based on vowel and consonant sequences, creating open or closed syllables.
Stress Placement
Stress generally falls on the first syllable, but can shift based on morphological structure.
Compound Word Rule
Compound words are treated as single units for syllabification.
- The word's length and complex morphology require careful application of syllabification rules.
- The presence of multiple suffixes necessitates a clear understanding of morphemic boundaries.
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