clearsightedness
Syllables
clear-sight-ed-ness
Pronunciation
/ˌklɪəˈsaɪtɪdnəs/
Stress
1000
Morphemes
clear- + sight- + -ed-ness
The word 'clear-sightedness' is divided into four syllables: clear-sight-ed-ness. The primary stress falls on the first syllable ('clear'). It's morphologically composed of the prefix 'clear-', the root 'sight-', and the suffix '-ed-ness'. The syllabification follows standard English rules of vowel-based division and onset maximization.
Definitions
- 1
The quality of having or showing good judgment and understanding.
“Her clear-sightedness allowed her to navigate the complex situation with ease.”
“He admired her clear-sightedness and ability to see through deception.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('clear'). The remaining syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
clear — Open syllable, primary stress.. sight — Open syllable, unstressed.. ed — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ness — Open syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Attempt to include as many consonants as possible in the onset of each syllable.
Vowel-Based Division
Syllables are generally divided around vowel sounds.
CVC Structure
Consonant-Vowel-Consonant patterns often form closed syllables.
- The digraph 'ea' in 'clear' is a diphthong, but doesn't alter the basic vowel-consonant pattern.
- The '-ed' suffix's pronunciation can vary, but maintains its full syllabic value in this context.
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