liberalmindedness
Syllables
li-ber-al-mind-ed-ness
Pronunciation
/ˈlɪbərəl ˈmaɪndɪdnəs/
Stress
0 0 1 0 0 0
Morphemes
liberal- + mind + -edness
The word 'liberal-mindedness' is a six-syllable noun with primary stress on the third syllable. It's formed from a Latin-derived prefix, a Germanic root, and English suffixes. Syllabification follows standard English rules, treating the compound adjective as a single unit.
Definitions
- 1
The quality of being open to new ideas; tolerance and a willingness to consider different viewpoints.
“Her liberal-mindedness allowed her to see both sides of the argument.”
“The organization promotes liberal-mindedness and inclusivity.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('al'). The remaining syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
li — Open syllable, onset 'l', nucleus 'ɪ'. ber — Open syllable, onset 'b', nucleus 'ə(r)'. al — Open syllable, onset 'l', nucleus 'æ'. mind — Closed syllable, onset 'm', diphthong 'aɪ', coda 'nd'. ed — Closed syllable, onset 'd', nucleus 'ɪ', coda 'd'. ness — Closed syllable, onset 'n', nucleus 'ə', coda 's'
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Vowel-Following Consonant Rule
Consonants following vowels generally form a syllable with the preceding vowel.
Complex Onset/Coda Rule
Syllables can have complex onsets (multiple consonants at the beginning) and codas (multiple consonants at the end).
Diphthong Rule
Diphthongs (vowel combinations) typically form a single syllable nucleus.
Suffix Rule
Common suffixes like '-ness' usually form separate syllables.
- The compound adjective 'liberal-minded' is treated as a single unit for syllabification.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but do not significantly alter syllable division.
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