crossgrainedness
The word 'cross-grainedness' is divided into three syllables: cross-grained-ness. The primary stress falls on 'grained'. It's morphologically complex, comprising a prefix, root, and two suffixes. Syllable division follows standard English rules of onset maximization and vowel sound principles.
Definitions
- 1
The quality of being contrary, stubborn, or ill-tempered.
“His cross-grainedness made him a difficult colleague.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('grained'). The first and third syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
cross — Closed syllable, unstressed.. grained — Closed syllable, primary stressed.. ness — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are grouped to form permissible onsets (e.g., 'cr', 'gr', 'n').
Vowel Sound Principle
Each syllable generally contains one vowel sound.
Closed Syllable Rule
Syllables ending in a consonant sound are considered closed syllables.
- The compound nature of 'cross-grained' influences stress placement.
- Non-rhoticity of GB English does not affect syllable division.
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