lightmindedness
Syllables
light-mind-ed-ness
Pronunciation
/ˌlaɪtˈmaɪndɪdnəs/
Stress
0100
Morphemes
light- + mind + -edness
The word 'light-mindedness' is divided into four syllables: light-mind-ed-ness. Stress falls on 'mind'. It's morphologically complex, built from the prefix 'light-', root 'mind', and suffixes '-ed' and '-ness'. Syllabification follows standard English onset-rime rules and suffixation patterns.
Definitions
- 1
The quality or state of being frivolous, irresponsible, or lacking in seriousness.
“His light-mindedness led to a series of unfortunate events.”
“She scolded him for his light-mindedness.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('mind'). The first and last syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
light — Open syllable, vowel-final.. mind — Open syllable, stressed.. ed — Closed syllable, suffix.. ness — Closed syllable, suffix.
Word Parts
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Onset-Rime
Syllables are divided based on the onset (initial consonant sound(s)) and rime (vowel and any following consonants).
Vowel-Final Syllables
Syllables ending in a vowel sound are generally considered open syllables.
Suffixation
Suffixes often form separate syllables, particularly when they contain a vowel sound.
- The silent 'gh' in 'light' is a standard orthographic rule. The 'ed' suffix can sometimes be reduced, but is distinct here.
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