unsuccessfulness
Syllables
un-suc-cess-ful-ness
Pronunciation
/ʌn.səkˈsɛs.fʊl.nəs/
Stress
00100
Morphemes
un- + success + -ful-ness
The word 'unsuccessfulness' is divided into five syllables: un-suc-cess-ful-ness. The primary stress falls on the 'cess' syllable. It is a noun formed from the prefix 'un-', the root 'success', and the suffixes '-ful' and '-ness'. Syllable division follows vowel and onset-rime rules, respecting morpheme boundaries.
Definitions
- 1
The state or quality of not being successful.
“His unsuccessfulness in the business venture led to financial ruin.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('cess'). The stress pattern is determined by the root word 'success' which carries the primary stress, overriding the typical stress pattern of the -ness suffix.
Syllables
un — Open syllable, unstressed.. suc — Closed syllable, unstressed.. cess — Closed syllable, stressed.. ful — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ness — Closed syllable, unstressed.
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Vowel Rule
Each syllable contains a vowel sound.
Onset-Rime Rule
Syllables are structured around an onset and a rime.
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Consonants are assigned to the following vowel whenever possible.
Morpheme Boundary
Syllable division often respects morpheme boundaries.
- The prefix 'un-' is always a separate syllable.
- The 'cess' sequence is treated as a single unit due to its morphemic integrity.
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