largemindedness
Syllables
lar-ge-mind-ed-ness
Pronunciation
/lɑːdʒˈmaɪndɪdnəs/
Stress
10000
Morphemes
large + mind + -edness
Large-mindedness is a five-syllable noun with primary stress on the first syllable. It's formed from the prefix 'large', root 'mind', and suffixes '-ed' and '-ness'. Syllabification follows standard English onset-rime principles.
Definitions
- 1
The quality of having a generous, tolerant, and understanding nature; broad-mindedness.
“Her large-mindedness allowed her to see both sides of the argument.”
“He showed remarkable large-mindedness in forgiving his betrayer.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('lar'). The remaining syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
lar — Open syllable, onset 'l', rime 'ɑːdʒ'. ge — Closed syllable, consonant cluster coda. mind — Open syllable, onset 'm', rime 'aɪnd'. ed — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster. ness — Closed syllable, onset 'n', rime 'əs'
Word Parts
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Onset-Rime
Syllables are formed based on the consonant onset and vowel-containing rime.
Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are often divided after a vowel followed by a consonant.
Consonant Cluster Division
Consonant clusters are often kept together within a syllable.
- The pronunciation of the '-ed' suffix can vary.
- The compound nature of the word requires careful consideration of morphemic boundaries.
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