discontentedness
Syllables
dis-con-ten-ted-ness
Pronunciation
/ˌdɪs.kənˈtɛn.tɪd.nəs/
Stress
00100
Morphemes
dis- + content + -edness
The word 'discontentedness' is divided into five syllables: dis-con-ten-ted-ness. The primary stress falls on the third syllable ('ten'). It's morphologically complex, consisting of a prefix, root, and two suffixes. Syllable division follows standard vowel-consonant rules and maximizing onsets.
Definitions
- 1
A state of dissatisfaction or unhappiness.
“Her discontentedness was evident in her constant complaints.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('ten'). The first, second, fourth and fifth syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
dis — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. con — Closed syllable, consonant cluster followed by vowel.. ten — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. ted — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. ness — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are typically formed around vowel sounds, with consonants following the vowel belonging to that syllable.
Maximizing Onsets
Consonant clusters are maintained within the syllable as long as they don't violate sonority sequencing.
- The 't' in '-ted-' is often reduced to a flap sound in RP.
- The stress pattern is consistent across most British English accents.
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