determinativeness
Syllables
det-er-min-a-tive-ness
Pronunciation
/dɪˈtɜːrmɪnətɪvnəs/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
de- + termin- + -ate-ive-ness
Determinativeness is a six-syllable noun divided according to onset-rime principles. Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable. It's formed from a Latin root with multiple suffixes, indicating a quality of being determined.
Definitions
- 1
The quality of being determined; firmness of purpose.
“Her determinativeness was admirable.”
“He showed a remarkable level of determinativeness in achieving his goals.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('min').
Syllables
det — Closed syllable with consonant cluster onset.. er — Open syllable with schwa vowel.. min — Closed syllable.. a — Unstressed schwa syllable.. tive — Closed syllable.. ness — Closed syllable.
Word Parts
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Onset-Rime
Syllables are divided into an onset (initial consonant(s)) and a rime (vowel and any following consonants).
Vowel as Syllable Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound, which forms the nucleus.
Consonant Clusters
Permissible consonant clusters at the beginning and end of syllables are considered.
- Length of the word and multiple suffixes create a complex structure.
- Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables is common.
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