unsympathizingly
Syllables
un-sym-pa-thi-zing-ly
Pronunciation
/ʌnˈsɪm.pə.θaɪ.zɪŋ.li/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
un- + sympath + -izingly
The adverb 'unsympathizingly' is divided into six syllables (un-sym-pa-thi-zing-ly) with stress on the fourth syllable. It's formed from the prefix 'un-', root 'sympath', and suffixes '-izing' and '-ly'. Syllable division follows standard English rules based on vowel-consonant patterns and affixation. It means 'without sympathy'.
Definitions
- 1
In a manner lacking sympathy; without feeling or showing compassion.
“She regarded his misfortune unsympathizingly.”
“He spoke of the tragedy unsympathizingly.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('thi'). The stress pattern is typical for words with multiple suffixes.
Syllables
un — Open syllable, unstressed.. sym — Closed syllable, unstressed.. pa — Open syllable, unstressed.. thi — Open syllable, stressed.. zing — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ly — Open syllable, unstressed.
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Vowel-Consonant (VC)
Syllables often end in a vowel sound.
Consonant-Vowel-Consonant (CVC)
Syllables can be formed around a vowel sound flanked by consonants.
Affixation
Prefixes and suffixes generally form separate syllables.
- Potential vowel reduction in unstressed syllables.
- Regional variations in the pronunciation of '-izing' (/-aɪzɪŋ/ vs. /-ɪzɪŋ/).
- The length of the word can lead to variations in tempo and pronunciation.
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