untempestuousness
Syllables
un-tem-pes-tu-ous-ness
Pronunciation
/ʌnˈtɛm.pɛs.tʃu.əs.nəs/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
un + tempest + uousness
The word 'untempestuousness' is divided into six syllables: un-tem-pes-tu-ous-ness. The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('tu'). It's a noun formed from the prefix 'un-', the root 'tempest', and the suffixes '-uous' and '-ness'. Syllabification follows vowel and morphological rules, with stress influenced by the word's length and suffix structure.
Definitions
- 1
The state of being not stormy or violent; calmness, tranquility.
“The untempestuousness of the sea allowed for a smooth voyage.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('tu'). This is due to the influence of the -ous suffix and the overall length of the word.
Syllables
un — Open syllable, unstressed.. tem — Closed syllable, unstressed.. pes — Closed syllable, unstressed.. tu — Closed syllable, stressed.. ous — Open syllable, unstressed.. ness — Closed syllable, unstressed.
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Vowel Rule
Each syllable generally contains one vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are often split, but attempts are made to keep affixes intact.
Morphological Rule
Syllable boundaries often align with morpheme boundaries.
Stress-Timing Rule
English is a stress-timed language, influencing syllable duration and stress placement.
- The length of the word and multiple suffixes could lead to ambiguity, but the rules applied provide a consistent breakdown.
- The pronunciation of '-tuous' can vary slightly, but the /tʃu/ sequence is standard in US English.
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