meritorioriousnesses
Syllables
mer-i-to-ri-o-ri-ous-ness-es
Pronunciation
/ˌmɛrɪtɔːˈriːəsnəsɪz/
Stress
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Morphemes
merit + ori-ous-ness-es
The word 'meritoriousnesses' is divided into nine syllables, with primary stress on the fourth syllable ('ri'). It is a noun of Latinate origin, formed from the root 'merit' and multiple suffixes denoting quality, fullness, state, and plurality. Syllabification follows standard English rules prioritizing vowel sounds and consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
The quality of deserving praise or reward.
“Her meritoriousness was widely recognized.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('ri').
Syllables
mer — Open syllable, onset 'm', rime 'er'. i — Single vowel syllable. to — Open syllable, onset 't', rime 'o'. ri — Open syllable, onset 'r', rime 'i', primary stress. o — Single vowel syllable. ri — Open syllable, onset 'r', rime 'i'. ous — Open syllable, onset 'o', rime 'us'. ness — Open syllable, onset 'n', rime 'es'. es — Plural marker syllable
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Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are divided after vowels followed by consonants.
Consonant Cluster Division
Consonant clusters are generally kept together.
Vowel Team Division
Vowel teams are treated as a single vowel sound.
- The word's length and multiple suffixes create a complex structure.
- Stress placement is influenced by Latinate word stress rules.
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