absentmindednesses
Syllables
ab-sent-mind-ed-ness-es
Pronunciation
/ˈæbsəntˈmaɪndɪdnəsɪz/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
ab- + sent + -mindednesses
The word 'absentmindednesses' is a complex noun formed through multiple morphemes. It is divided into six syllables with primary stress on the fourth syllable ('ed'). Syllable division follows standard English rules of onset-rime structure and vowel-consonant-e patterns. The pronunciation of suffixes can vary based on phonetic context.
Definitions
- 1
The state or quality of being habitually forgetful or preoccupied; lack of attention.
“His absentmindednesses were a source of amusement to his family.”
“She apologized for her absentmindednesses during the meeting.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('ed'), creating a trochaic rhythm.
Syllables
ab — Open syllable, onset 'æ' and coda 'b'. sent — Open syllable, onset 'sɛn' and coda 't'. mind — Closed syllable, onset 'maɪn' and coda 'd'. ed — Closed syllable, onset 'ɪ' and coda 'd', stressed. ness — Closed syllable, onset 'n' and coda 's'. es — Closed syllable, onset 'ɪ' and coda 'z'
Word Parts
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Onset-Rime
Dividing syllables based on the consonant-vowel boundary.
Vowel-Consonant-e
The 'ed' syllable follows this pattern, creating a separate syllable.
- The pronunciation of the 'ed' and 'es' suffixes can vary depending on the preceding sound.
- Regional accents may influence vowel reduction in unstressed syllables.
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