hardandfastness
The word 'hard-and-fastness' is divided into five syllables: har-d-and-fast-ness. The primary stress falls on 'fast'. It's a noun formed from the roots 'hard' and 'fast' with the suffix '-ness', and the interfix 'and'. Syllabification follows vowel-consonant division rules, with special consideration for the interfix.
Definitions
- 1
The quality or state of being rigidly determined or unyielding; inflexibility.
“The company's hard-and-fastness on pricing prevented a deal.”
“His hard-and-fastness made compromise impossible.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('fast').
Syllables
har — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant. Rhotic 'r' present.. d — Closed syllable, single consonant. Often elided in rapid speech.. and — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant. Interfixal function.. fast — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.. ness — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant. Suffix.
Word Parts
Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are typically divided after vowels.
Consonant Cluster Division
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable.
Interfix Handling
The 'and' functions as an interfix, creating a separate syllable.
- The compound nature of the word influences syllabification.
- Regional variations in pronunciation could affect syllable realization.
- Elision of 'd' in 'hard' is common.
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