gentlemindedness
Syllables
gen-tle-mind-ed-ness
Pronunciation
/ˈdʒɛntəl ˈmaɪndɪdnəs/
Stress
10101
Morphemes
gentle + mindedness
The word 'gentle-mindedness' is divided into five syllables (gen-tle-mind-ed-ness) with primary stress on 'mind'. It's a noun formed from a compound adjective and a suffix, following standard English syllabification rules.
Definitions
- 1
The quality of being kind, considerate, and sympathetic.
“Her gentle-minded approach calmed the troubled child.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable, 'mind'.
Syllables
gen — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster.. tle — Closed syllable, common syllable structure.. mind — Closed syllable, primary stress.. ed — Closed syllable, weak syllable due to suffix.. ness — Closed syllable, common suffix.
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Vowel Rule
Every vowel sound constitutes a syllable.
Consonant Closure Rule
A consonant following a vowel sound closes the syllable.
Compound Word Rule
Hyphenated compound words are divided at the hyphen.
Suffix Rule
Suffixes generally form separate syllables.
- The hyphen in 'gentle-minded' is crucial for correct syllabification.
- Potential reduction of '-ed' to /t/ in rapid speech.
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