bloodymindedness
Syllables
bloo-dy-min-ded-ness
Pronunciation
/ˈblʌdɪ maɪndɪd nəs/
Stress
0 1 0 0 0
Morphemes
bloody + mind + edness
The word 'bloody-mindedness' is divided into five syllables: bloo-dy-min-ded-ness. The primary stress falls on the third syllable ('min'). It's a noun formed from the prefix 'bloody', root 'mind', and suffixes '-ed' and '-ness'. Syllabification follows the onset-rime principle.
Definitions
- 1
Stubborn determination to do things one's own way, often in defiance of others.
“His bloody-mindedness prevented any compromise.”
“She showed a remarkable degree of bloody-mindedness in refusing to apologize.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('min').
Syllables
bloo — Open syllable, onset 'bl', nucleus 'ʊ'. dy — Closed syllable, onset 'd', nucleus 'i', coda 'y'. min — Open syllable, onset 'm', nucleus 'aɪ'. ded — Closed syllable, onset 'd', nucleus 'ɪ', coda 'd'. ness — Closed syllable, onset 'n', nucleus 'ə', coda 's'
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Onset-Rime
Syllables are divided based on the onset (initial consonant sound(s)) and rime (vowel and any following consonants).
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation (e.g., /blʌdi/ vs. /blʊdi/).
- Potential elision of the 'd' in 'minded' in rapid speech.
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