frictionlessness
The word 'frictionlessness' is divided into four syllables: fric-tion-less-ness. The primary stress falls on 'less'. The word is morphologically complex, consisting of a prefix, root, and two suffixes. Syllabification follows rules of onset maximization and vowel sound separation.
Definitions
- 1
The state or quality of lacking friction; smoothness.
“The frictionlessness of the ice allowed the skater to glide effortlessly.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('less'). The stress pattern is typical for words with the *-less* suffix.
Syllables
fric — Closed syllable, onset maximization.. tion — Open syllable, consonant cluster following vowel.. less — Closed syllable, primary stress.. ness — Open syllable, consonant cluster following vowel.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are included in the onset of the syllable whenever possible (e.g., 'fr' in 'fric').
Vowel Sound
Each syllable typically contains one vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Resolution
When a consonant cluster occurs between vowels, consonants are assigned to the following syllable (e.g., 't' in 'tion').
- The 'ct' cluster in 'friction' could be debated, but the established pronunciation supports the division 'fric-tion'.
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