marblemindedness
Syllables
mar-ble-mind-ed-ness
Pronunciation
/ˈmɑː.bl̩ ˈmaɪn.dɪd.nəs/
Stress
10100
Morphemes
marble, mind + -ed, -ness
The word 'marble-mindedness' is divided into five syllables: mar-ble-mind-ed-ness. The primary stress falls on 'mind'. It's a noun formed from the compound adjective 'marble-minded' and the suffix '-ness', denoting a state of inflexible thought.
Definitions
- 1
The state of having a firm, unyielding, or inflexible mind; characterized by rigidity of thought.
“His marble-mindedness prevented him from considering alternative viewpoints.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('mind').
Syllables
mar — Open syllable, onset 'm', rime 'ɑː'.. ble — Closed syllable, onset 'bl', syllabic 'l'.. mind — Open syllable, onset 'm', rime 'aɪnd', primary stress.. ed — Closed syllable, onset 'd', rime 'ɪd'.. ness — Closed syllable, onset 'n', rime 'əs.
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Syllables are divided based on the onset (initial consonant(s)) and rime (vowel and any following consonants).
Syllabic Consonant
Consonants can form syllables when preceded by a vowel and not followed by another vowel (e.g., 'bl̩').
- Syllabic /l/ in 'ble'. Compound adjective formation influencing stress. Potential schwa reduction in '-ness' in some dialects.
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