Hyphenation ofconsiderativeness

Linguistic Analysis of "considerativeness" (English (GB))

1. Pronunciation: The word "considerativeness" is pronounced /kənˌsɪdəˈreɪtɪvnəs/ in General British English.

2. Syllable Division: con-sid-er-a-tive-ness

3. Morphemic Analysis:

• Prefix: con- (Latin, meaning "with, together") - functions as an intensifier.
• Root: sid- (Latin sidus, meaning "star", but here related to considerare "to observe, examine") - the core meaning of thoughtful attention.
• Suffix: -er- (English, forming an agent noun, "one who...") - indicates a person who considers.
• Suffix: -ative- (Latin, forming adjectives relating to a quality) - creates an adjective meaning "inclined to consider".
• Suffix: -ness- (English, forming abstract nouns from adjectives) - transforms the adjective into a noun denoting the quality of being considerate.

4. Stress Identification: The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable: con-sid-er-a-tive-ness.

5. Phonetic Transcription: /kənˌsɪdəˈreɪtɪvnəs/

6. Edge Case Review: The sequence "-ative-ness" is a common, but complex, suffixation. The vowel reduction in the first syllable (/kən/) is typical of unstressed syllables in English.

7. Grammatical Role: "Considerativeness" functions solely as a noun. There are no syllable or stress shifts based on part of speech.

8. Definition & Semantics:

• Definition: The quality of being thoughtful and showing care for others.
• Grammatical Category: Noun
• Synonyms: thoughtfulness, consideration, kindliness, empathy
• Antonyms: selfishness, inconsideration, thoughtlessness
• Examples: "Her considerativeness was greatly appreciated by everyone." "He showed a remarkable degree of considerativeness towards his colleagues."

9. Phonological Comparison:

• Responsibility: re-spon-si-bil-i-ty. Similar structure with multiple suffixes. Stress falls on the third syllable. The presence of /bɪl/ is a common feature.
• Creativeness: cre-a-tive-ness. Similar suffixation (-ive-ness). Stress falls on the second syllable.
• Activeness: ac-tive-ness. Similar suffixation (-ive-ness). Stress falls on the second syllable.

The difference in stress placement in "considerativeness" compared to "creativeness" and "activeness" is due to the length and complexity of the root and the preceding syllables. The longer root "consider" requires a later stress placement to maintain rhythmic balance.

Detailed Syllable Analysis:

Syllable Division Rules Applied:

1. Vowel-Consonant-e Rule: Not applicable here.
2. Consonant Cluster Rule: Consonant clusters are maintained within syllables where possible.
3. Vowel Team Rule: Not applicable here.
4. Open/Closed Syllable Rule: Syllables are divided based on whether they end in a vowel sound (open) or a consonant sound (closed).
5. Suffix Division Rule: Suffixes are generally separated into their own syllables.

Special Considerations:

• The word's length and complex morphology make it prone to mis-syllabification.
• Regional variations in pronunciation might slightly alter the vowel sounds, but the syllable division remains consistent.

Alternative Pronunciations/Regional Variations:

While the provided IPA transcription represents General British English, some speakers might exhibit slight variations in vowel quality or stress intensity. These variations would not fundamentally alter the syllable division.