intransitiveness
Syllables
in-tran-si-ti-ve-ness
Pronunciation
/ˌɪntrɑːnsɪˈtɪvnəs/
Stress
010010
Morphemes
in- + trans-it + -ness
Intransitiveness is a six-syllable noun with primary stress on the third syllable. Syllabification follows the onset-rhyme principle, maximizing onsets. The word is composed of Latin and Old English morphemes.
Definitions
- 1
The quality or state of not being transitive; the characteristic of a verb or clause that does not take a direct object.
“The intransitiveness of the verb 'sleep' means it doesn't require an object.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable (/tɪ/), with secondary stress on the first syllable (/ɪn/). The remaining syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
in — Open syllable, onset-rhyme structure.. tran — Closed syllable, consonant cluster onset.. si — Open syllable, onset-rhyme structure.. ti — Open syllable, onset-rhyme structure.. ve — Open syllable, onset-rhyme structure.. ness — Closed syllable, onset-rhyme structure.
Word Parts
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Onset-Rhyme Principle
Syllables are formed around a vowel nucleus (rhyme) preceded by consonant(s) (onset).
Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are generally assigned to the following vowel to create a valid onset.
Vowel Break
Each vowel generally forms the nucleus of a separate syllable.
- Potential vowel reduction in 'tran-' to /trən/ in some dialects.
- The length and complexity of the word require careful application of syllabification rules.
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