deaddrunkenness
The word 'dead-drunkenness' is divided into four syllables: dead-drun-ken-ness. Stress falls on the third syllable ('ken'). The word is formed from the prefix 'dead-', root 'drunk-', and suffixes '-en' and '-ness'. Syllable division follows the principle of maximizing onsets and ending syllables with vowel sounds.
Definitions
- 1
A state of extreme or complete intoxication.
“His behavior was attributed to a state of dead-drunkenness.”
“The police found him in a state of dead-drunkenness near the pub.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('ken').
Syllables
dead — Open syllable, vowel sound at the end.. drun — Closed syllable, consonant cluster onset.. ken — Open syllable, vowel sound at the end.. ness — Open syllable, vowel sound at the end.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are maintained within syllables as long as they form permissible onsets.
Vowel Sound Termination
Syllables generally end with a vowel sound.
- The hyphenated form is stylistic and doesn't affect syllabification.
- Potential regional variations in vowel pronunciation.
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