ficklemindedness
Syllables
fic-kle-mind-ed-ness
Pronunciation
/ˈfɪkəl ˈmaɪndɪdnəs/
Stress
10100
Morphemes
fickle + mind + edness
The word 'fickle-mindedness' is divided into five syllables: fic-kle-mind-ed-ness. It exhibits a dual-stress pattern on 'fickle' and 'mind'. Syllabification follows the principles of maximizing onsets and dividing after vowels, guided by the word's morphemic structure.
Definitions
- 1
The quality of being changeable or unstable in opinion or purpose.
“His fickle-mindedness made it difficult to rely on his promises.”
“The politician's fickle-mindedness alienated many voters.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable of 'fickle' and the first syllable of 'minded'. This creates a dual-stress pattern.
Syllables
fic — Open syllable with a short vowel and a consonant cluster.. kle — Open syllable with a short vowel and a consonant.. mind — Open syllable with a diphthong and two consonants.. ed — Closed syllable with a schwa and a consonant.. ness — Closed syllable with a consonant and a schwa.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Consonants are assigned to the following vowel whenever possible.
Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are generally divided after vowels.
Consonant Cluster Handling
Consonant clusters are maintained within a syllable unless a vowel intervenes.
- Compound formation can sometimes lead to less predictable syllabification, but the morphemic structure guides the division here.
- The pronunciation of the '-ed' suffix can vary, but doesn't affect the syllable division.
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