feeblemindedness
Syllables
fee-ble-mind-ed-ness
Pronunciation
/ˈfiːbl̩ˌmaɪndɪdnəs/
Stress
10100
Morphemes
feeble + mind + ed
The word 'feeblemindedness' is divided into five syllables: fee-ble-mind-ed-ness. The primary stress falls on 'mind'. It's morphologically complex, consisting of a prefix, root, and two suffixes. The syllabification follows standard English rules, considering vowel-consonant patterns, consonant clusters, and the presence of a syllabic /l/.
Definitions
- 1
A state of having significantly reduced intellectual capacity.
“The doctor diagnosed the child with feeblemindedness.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('mind'). The stress pattern is weak on the first two syllables, strong on the third, and decreasing strength on the final two.
Syllables
fee — Open syllable, long vowel.. ble — Closed syllable, syllabic /l/.. mind — Closed syllable, diphthong followed by consonant cluster.. ed — Closed syllable, weak vowel, past tense marker.. ness — Closed syllable, weak vowel, noun-forming suffix.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant
Syllables are often divided after a vowel, especially when followed by a consonant.
Consonant Cluster
Consonant clusters are often maintained within a syllable, particularly when following a vowel.
Syllabic Consonant
In British English, /l/ can become syllabic after a vowel, forming its own syllable.
- The syllabic /l/ in 'ble' is a feature of British English pronunciation.
- Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables is common in English.
- Regional variations in vowel quality and stress placement may occur.
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