lilyliveredness
Syllables
li-ly-liv-er-ed-ness
Pronunciation
/ˈlɪliˌlɪvəd.nəs/
Stress
100010
Morphemes
lily- + liver + -edness
The word 'lily-liveredness' is divided into six syllables: li-ly-liv-er-ed-ness. The primary stress falls on 'liv'. It's a noun formed from the root 'liver' with the prefix 'lily-' and the suffix '-edness'. Syllable division follows standard English onset-rime principles.
Definitions
- 1
The state of being cowardly or lacking courage.
“His lily-liveredness prevented him from speaking out against the injustice.”
“She accused him of lily-liveredness for backing down from the challenge.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('liv'). The remaining syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
li — Open syllable, onset 'l', rime 'i'. ly — Open syllable, onset 'l', rime 'i'. liv — Closed syllable, onset 'l', rime 'ɪv'. er — Unstressed syllable, schwa vowel. ed — Weak syllable, past participle marker. ness — Closed syllable, onset 'n', rime 'əs'
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Vowel-Centric
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- The compound nature of 'lily-livered' could influence pronunciation in some analyses, but standard rules apply effectively.
- Regional variations in vowel quality may exist but do not significantly alter syllable division.
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