unsulphureousness
Syllables
un-sul-phur-eous-ness
Pronunciation
/ʌnˈsʌlfjʊərəsˌnɛs/
Stress
01011
Morphemes
un- + sulphur + -eous
The word 'unsulphureousness' is divided into five syllables: un-sul-phur-eous-ness. It consists of the prefix 'un-', the root 'sulphur', and the suffixes '-eous' and '-ness'. Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('eous'). The syllable division follows vowel nucleus, consonant cluster, prefix, and suffix rules.
Definitions
- 1
The state of being without the qualities of sulfur; lacking zest or vibrancy.
“The unsulphureousness of the dish made it quite unappetizing.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('eous').
Syllables
un — Open syllable, prefix.. sul — Closed syllable.. phur — Closed syllable, 'ph' pronounced as /f/.. eous — Closed syllable, primary stress.. ness — Closed syllable, suffix.
Word Parts
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Vowel Nucleus Rule
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are broken after the first vowel, unless they form a digraph.
Prefix Rule
Prefixes are often separated into their own syllables.
Suffix Rule
Suffixes are often separated into their own syllables.
- Pronunciation of 'ph' as /f/.
- Length of the root word 'sulphureous'.
- Multiple suffixes.
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