demonstrativeness
Syllables
de-mon-stra-tive-ness
Pronunciation
/ˌdemənˈstreɪtɪvnəs/
Stress
01011
Morphemes
de- + monstr- + -ative
The word 'demonstrativeness' is divided into five syllables: de-mon-stra-tive-ness. It consists of a Latin-derived prefix 'de-', root 'monstr-', and two suffixes '-ative' and '-ness'. Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('tive'). Syllable division follows vowel-consonant and suffix rules.
Definitions
- 1
The quality of openly displaying one's emotions; outward expression.
“Her demonstrativeness was endearing, but sometimes overwhelming.”
“He lacked demonstrativeness, preferring to keep his feelings private.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress on the fourth syllable ('tive'). Secondary stress may be present on the first syllable ('de').
Syllables
de — Open syllable, weak vowel.. mon — Closed syllable.. stra — Open syllable, diphthong.. tive — Closed syllable.. ness — Closed syllable, suffix.
Word Parts
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Vowel followed by Consonant
Syllables are divided after a vowel when followed by a consonant.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are maintained within a syllable, but can be split based on sonority.
Suffixes
Common suffixes generally form their own syllables.
- The 'str' consonant cluster requires careful division. The word's length and multiple morphemes require consideration of syllable weight and stress placement.
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