greatheartedness
The word 'greatheartedness' is divided into four syllables: great-heart-ed-ness. The primary stress falls on the first syllable. The word is morphologically complex, consisting of a prefix, root, and two suffixes. Syllable division follows standard English rules of onset maximization and vowel nucleus requirements.
Definitions
- 1
The quality of being courageous, kind, and generous; magnanimity.
“Her greatheartedness was evident in her willingness to help others.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('great').
Syllables
great — Open, stressed syllable.. heart — Open, unstressed syllable.. ed — Closed, unstressed syllable.. ness — Closed, unstressed syllable.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are maximized to form onsets.
Vowel Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel nucleus.
Suffixation
Suffixes are often separated into distinct syllables, particularly when they are unstressed.
- The pronunciation of '-ed' can vary. Regional variations in vowel quality exist, but do not affect syllable division.
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