largeheartedness
Syllables
lar-ge-heart-ed-ness
Pronunciation
/lɑːdʒˈhɑːtɪdnəs/
Stress
10000
Morphemes
large + heart + edness
The word 'largeheartedness' is divided into five syllables: lar-ge-heart-ed-ness. The primary stress falls on the first syllable. It's morphologically complex, consisting of a prefix, root, and two suffixes. Syllabification follows standard English rules based on onset-rhyme structure and vowel boundaries.
Definitions
- 1
The quality of being kind, generous, and sympathetic.
“Her largeheartedness was evident in her willingness to help anyone in need.”
“He showed remarkable largeheartedness by forgiving his betrayer.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('lar'). The remaining syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
lar — Open syllable, onset 'l', rhyme 'ɑː'. ge — Closed syllable, onset 'dʒ'. heart — Closed syllable, onset 'h', rhyme 'ɑːt'. ed — Closed syllable, onset 'd', rhyme 'ɪ'. ness — Closed syllable, onset 'n', rhyme 'əs'
Word Parts
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Onset-Rhyme Structure
Syllables are divided based on the presence of an onset (initial consonant sound) and a rhyme (vowel sound and any following consonants).
Vowel Boundary Rule
Syllables are often divided at vowel boundaries, separating vowel sounds into distinct syllables.
- Potential variation in the pronunciation of 'ge' (/dʒe/ vs. /dʒ/).
- Variable pronunciation of the '-ed' suffix (/t/, /d/, or /ɪd/).
- Regional accents may affect vowel quality and /r/ pronunciation.
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