goodfornothingness
Syllables
good-for-noth-ing-ness
Pronunciation
/ɡʊd fɔː ˈnʌθɪŋnəs/
Stress
0 1 0 0 0
Morphemes
good + for-nothing + ness
The word 'good-for-nothingness' is divided into five syllables: good-for-noth-ing-ness. The primary stress falls on 'for'. Syllabification follows vowel-sound principles, with consonant clusters remaining within syllables. The word is a noun denoting a state of uselessness.
Definitions
- 1
The state of being useless or worthless.
“He expressed his feelings of good-for-nothingness after failing the exam.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable, 'for'. The remaining syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
good — Open syllable, containing a single vowel sound.. for — Open syllable, containing a single vowel sound.. noth — Open syllable, containing a single vowel sound and a consonant cluster.. ing — Closed syllable, containing a vowel sound and a nasal consonant cluster.. ness — Closed syllable, containing a vowel sound and a consonant cluster.
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Vowel Sound Rule
Each vowel sound generally forms a syllable.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters following a vowel are typically included within the same syllable.
- The compound nature of the word requires careful consideration of the 'for' element.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may occur but do not significantly alter the syllabic structure.
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