lowspiritedness
Syllables
low-spir-it-ed-ness
Pronunciation
/ˌləʊˈspɪrɪtɪdnəs/
Stress
01001
Morphemes
low- + spirit + -edness
The word 'low-spiritedness' is divided into five syllables: low-spir-it-ed-ness, with primary stress on 'spir'. It's morphologically complex, built from a prefix, root, and two suffixes. Syllabification follows standard English onset-rime principles.
Definitions
- 1
A state of being dejected, lacking enthusiasm, or depressed.
“Her low-spiritedness was understandable after the loss.”
“He struggled with a persistent feeling of low-spiritedness.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('spir').
Syllables
low — Open syllable, diphthong.. spir — Closed syllable, consonant cluster onset.. it — Closed syllable.. ed — Closed syllable, suffix.. ness — Closed syllable, suffix.
Word Parts
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Onset-Rime
Dividing syllables based on the consonant(s) preceding the vowel (onset) and the vowel and following consonants (rime).
Vowel Sound Principle
Each syllable generally contains one vowel sound.
- Pronunciation of '-ed' suffix can vary.
- The 'spir' consonant cluster is a common point of syllabification.
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