gentlespokenness
Syllables
gen-tle-spo-ken-ness
Pronunciation
/ˈdʒɛntəl ˈspoʊkənəs/
Stress
10100
Morphemes
gentle + spokenness
The word 'gentle-spokenness' is divided into five syllables: gen-tle-spo-ken-ness. The primary stress falls on 'spo'. It's a noun formed from the adjective 'gentle' and the suffixes '-spoken' and '-ness'. Syllable division follows rules of onset maximization and vowel centrality.
Definitions
- 1
The quality or state of being gentle in speech; mildness or politeness in speaking.
“Her gentle-spokenness put everyone at ease.”
“He was known for his gentle-spokenness and kindness.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('spo'). The first and third syllables are stressed, while the second, fourth and fifth are unstressed.
Syllables
gen — Open syllable, onset 'g', rime 'en'. tle — Open syllable, onset 't', rime 'le'. spo — Open syllable, onset 'sp', rime 'o'. ken — Open syllable, onset 'k', rime 'en'. ness — Open syllable, onset 'n', rime 'əs'
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are included in the onset whenever possible.
Avoidance of Stranded Consonants
Consonants are not left isolated between syllables.
Vowel-Centric Syllables
Each syllable contains a vowel sound (nucleus).
- Compound word structure; hyphenated orthography but functions as a single phonological word.
- British English non-rhoticity influences pronunciation.
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