farreachingness
The word 'far-reachingness' is divided into four syllables: far-reach-ing-ness. The primary stress falls on 'reach'. It's a noun formed from the prefix 'far', root 'reach', and suffixes '-ing' and '-ness'. Syllabification follows standard English rules, maximizing onsets and dividing after vowels.
Definitions
- 1
The quality or state of being extensive or having a wide scope or influence.
“The far-reachingness of the new policy was immediately apparent.”
“The far-reachingness of his influence extended across the entire industry.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('reach'). The first and fourth syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
far — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. reach — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant cluster.. ing — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a nasal consonant cluster.. ness — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a nasal consonant.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Syllables are divided to create the largest possible consonant clusters in the onset position.
Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are typically divided after a vowel, especially when followed by a consonant.
- The 'ea' digraph in 'reach' functions as a single vowel sound.
- Potential vowel reduction in 'far' depending on regional accent.
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