untrustworthiness
Syllables
un-trust-worth-i-ness
Pronunciation
/ʌnˈtrʌstˌwɜrθɪnəs/
Stress
00100
Morphemes
un- + trust + worth-i-ness
The word 'untrustworthiness' is divided into five syllables: un-trust-worth-i-ness. The primary stress falls on the third syllable ('worth'). It's a noun formed from the prefix 'un-', the root 'trust', and the suffixes '-worth', '-i-', and '-ness'. The syllabification follows standard English rules of vowel-consonant division, consonant blend retention, and suffix separation.
Definitions
- 1
The quality or state of being untrustworthy; lack of reliability or honesty.
“His untrustworthiness led to the collapse of the deal.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('worth'). The first, second, fourth, and fifth syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
un — Open syllable, unstressed.. trust — Closed syllable, unstressed.. worth — Closed syllable, stressed.. i — Open syllable, unstressed, connecting vowel.. ness — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are often divided after a vowel followed by a consonant.
Consonant Blend Division
Consonant blends are generally kept together within a syllable.
Stress Placement
Stress influences syllable prominence and vowel reduction.
Suffix Division
Suffixes are typically separated into their own syllables.
- Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables.
- The connecting vowel 'i' influences syllabification.
- The complex morphology of the word requires careful analysis.
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