lightfootedness
The word 'light-footedness' is divided into four syllables: light-foot-ed-ness. The primary stress falls on the first syllable ('light'). It's a noun formed from the root 'foot' with the modifying adjective 'light' and the suffixes '-ed' and '-ness', denoting a state of agility.
Definitions
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The quality or state of being light and quick in movement; agility.
“Her light-footedness was admired by all the dancers.”
“The cat moved with remarkable light-footedness across the rooftops.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('light'). Subsequent syllables receive weaker stress.
Syllables
light — Open syllable, primary stress.. foot — Open syllable, secondary stress.. ed — Closed syllable, weak stress.. ness — Closed syllable, weak stress.
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Vowel Rule
Each syllable generally contains one vowel sound.
Onset-Rime Rule
Syllables are divided into an onset (initial consonant(s)) and a rime (vowel and any following consonants).
Morphological Rule
Syllable boundaries often align with morpheme boundaries.
- The compound adjective 'light' is treated as a single unit.
- The pronunciation of '-ed' as /ɪd/ or /d/ does not affect syllabification.
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