farsightednesses
Syllables
far-sight-ed-ness-es
Pronunciation
/ˌfɑːrˈsaɪtɪd.nəs.ɪz/
Stress
01000
Morphemes
far + sight + ednesses
The word 'farsightednesses' is divided into five syllables: far-sight-ed-ness-es. Stress falls on the second syllable ('sight'). The word is morphologically complex, consisting of a prefix, root, and three suffixes. Syllabification follows standard English rules, maximizing onsets and dividing after vowels.
Definitions
- 1
The ability to anticipate future events or needs; the state of being able to see things that are far away.
“Her farsightednesses were invaluable to the company's long-term planning.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('sight'). The first, third, fourth, and fifth syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
far — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. sight — Open syllable, diphthong followed by a consonant.. ed — Closed syllable, vowel followed by two consonants. Suffix.. ness — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant cluster. Suffix.. es — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant. Plural marker suffix.
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 pronunciation of '-ed' and '-es' suffixes is dependent on the preceding phoneme.
- Regional variations in vowel quality may exist, but do not affect the core syllabification.
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