brokenheartedness
Syllables
bro-ken-heart-ed-ness
Pronunciation
/ˌbroʊkən ˈhɑːtɪd nəs/
Stress
10100
Morphemes
broken + heart + ed
The word 'broken-heartedness' is divided into five syllables: bro-ken-heart-ed-ness. It's a noun formed from the prefix 'broken', the root 'heart', and the suffixes '-ed' and '-ness'. Primary stress falls on 'heart'. Syllable division follows onset-rime principles, ensuring each syllable contains a vowel nucleus.
Definitions
- 1
A state of extreme sadness or emotional distress, typically caused by the end of a romantic relationship.
“She was overcome with broken-heartedness after the breakup.”
“The novel explores the depths of broken-heartedness.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('heart'). Secondary stress falls on the first syllable ('bro').
Syllables
bro — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant. Initial syllable.. ken — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. heart — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant. Primary stressed syllable.. ed — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. ness — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant. Final syllable.
Word Parts
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Onset-Rime
Syllables are divided based on the onset (initial consonant(s)) and rime (vowel and following consonants).
Vowel Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound (nucleus).
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable unless they can be naturally split by a vowel.
- The hyphenated nature of 'broken-hearted' influences the perceived syllable boundaries.
- The reduction of the '-ed' suffix in rapid speech is not reflected in this detailed analysis.
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