doublefacedness
Syllables
dou-ble-faced-ness
Pronunciation
/ˈdʌb.əlˌfeɪst.nəs/
Stress
0100
Morphemes
double- + face + -edness
The word 'double-facedness' is divided into four syllables: dou-ble-faced-ness. The primary stress falls on 'faced'. The word is morphologically complex, consisting of the prefix 'double-', the root 'face', and the suffix '-edness'. Syllable division follows standard English rules, prioritizing vowel-consonant boundaries and maximizing onsets.
Definitions
- 1
The quality of being hypocritical or deceitful; presenting a different appearance to different people.
“His double-facedness was eventually exposed.”
“She accused him of double-facedness.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('faced'). The first and last syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
dou — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. ble — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster, syllabic /l/.. faced — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster, primary stress.. ness — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant.
Word Parts
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Vowel followed by Consonant(s)
Syllables are generally divided after vowels, creating open or closed syllables.
Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are generally kept together at the beginning of a syllable (onset).
Syllabic Consonant
When /l/ follows a vowel and is not part of a consonant cluster, it can form a syllabic consonant.
- The geminate consonant 'bb' could theoretically lead to a division *dou-ble*, but this is less common and less natural.
- Regional variations in vowel quality may occur but do not affect syllable division.
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