littlemindedness
Syllables
lit-tle-mind-ed-ness
Pronunciation
/ˌlɪt.əl ˈmaɪn.dɪd.nəs/
Stress
00100
Morphemes
little- + mind + -edness
The word 'little-mindedness' is a noun divided into five syllables (lit-tle-mind-ed-ness) with primary stress on 'mind'. Syllabification follows vowel-consonant division and onset maximization rules, considering its compound structure and multiple suffixes.
Definitions
- 1
The quality of having a narrow or prejudiced outlook; a lack of generosity or open-mindedness.
“His little-mindedness prevented him from seeing the other side of the argument.”
“She overcame her little-mindedness and embraced new ideas.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable, 'mind'.
Syllables
lit — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. tle — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant cluster.. mind — Closed syllable, primary stress.. ed — Closed syllable, weak syllable due to suffix.. ness — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant cluster.
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Vowel-Consonant Division
Dividing syllables after vowels followed by consonants.
Onset Maximization
Attempting to create syllables with maximal consonant clusters in the onset position.
Compound Word Syllabification
Treating compound words as a sequence of syllables from their constituent parts.
- The 'tle' syllable is a potential point of variation, but the proposed division aligns with standard English syllabification principles.
- Regional accents might influence pronunciation and perceived syllable boundaries.
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