lasciviousnesses
Syllables
las-ci-vi-ous-ness-es
Pronunciation
/ˈlæsɪviəsnəsɪz/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
lascivi- + ous-ness-es
Lasciviousnesses is a seven-syllable word of Latin origin, with primary stress on the fourth syllable (/ˈaʊs/). It's formed from the root 'lascivi-' with the suffixes '-ous,' '-ness,' and '-es.' Syllabification follows standard English rules, maximizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants. It functions as a plural noun denoting lewd behavior.
Definitions
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('ous').
Syllables
las — Open syllable, consonant-vowel structure.. ci — Closed syllable, vowel-consonant structure.. vi — Open syllable, consonant-vowel structure.. ous — Closed syllable, vowel-consonant-consonant structure, primary stress.. ness — Closed syllable, consonant-vowel-consonant structure.. es — Closed syllable, vowel-consonant structure, plural marker.
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Stress-Timing
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