unthoughtfulness
Unthoughtfulness is a four-syllable noun with stress on 'ful'. It's formed from 'un-', 'thought', '-ful', and '-ness'. Syllabification follows standard English rules.
Definitions
- 1
The quality or state of being unthinking or inconsiderate.
“His unthoughtfulness hurt her feelings deeply.”
“She apologized for her unthoughtfulness.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('ful'). The first two and last syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
un — Open syllable, unstressed.. thought — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ful — Closed syllable, stressed.. ness — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant Pattern
Syllables often divide after a vowel followed by a consonant.
Consonant Blend + Vowel + Consonant
Syllables divide before and after vowels surrounded by consonants.
Suffix Division
Common suffixes are typically separated into their own syllables.
- The word's length and multiple morphemes contribute to its complexity, but syllabification follows standard English rules.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist but do not significantly alter syllable division.
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