intemperatenesses
Syllables
in-tem-per-ate-ne-sses
Pronunciation
/ˌɪnˈtɛmpərətˌnɛsɪz/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
in- + temper + -ate-ness-es
The word 'intemperatenesses' is divided into six syllables: in-tem-per-ate-ne-sses. The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('ate'). It's a noun formed from Latin roots with English suffixes, exhibiting typical English syllabification patterns based on onset-rime structure and CVC patterns.
Definitions
- 1
Instances of a state of immoderate or unrestrained behavior or feeling.
“The king's intemperatenesses led to his downfall.”
“Her intemperatenesses were a source of concern for her family.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('ate'). The stress pattern reflects the morphological complexity of the word.
Syllables
in — Open syllable, onset-rime structure.. tem — Closed syllable, CVC structure.. per — Open syllable, non-rhotic 'r' sound.. ate — Open, stressed syllable, VCV pattern.. ne — Open syllable, onset-rime structure.. sses — Closed syllable, consonant cluster and plural marker.
Word Parts
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Onset-Rime
Syllables are formed around a vowel nucleus, with preceding consonants forming the onset and following consonants forming the rime.
CVC Structure
Consonant-Vowel-Consonant sequences typically form closed syllables.
VCV Pattern
Vowel-Consonant-Vowel sequences often result in open syllables, with stress potentially falling on the first vowel.
- Non-rhoticity of GB English affecting the pronunciation of 'r'.
- Potential vowel reduction in 'ne-' to a schwa in some accents.
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