mindyourownbusiness
Syllables
mind-your-own-bus-i-ness
Pronunciation
/maɪnd jɔːr əʊn ˈbɪznəs/
Stress
10001
Morphemes
mind, business + ness
The phrase 'mind-your-own-business' is divided into five syllables: mind-your-own-bus-i-ness. Primary stress falls on 'mind' and 'business'. The syllabification follows standard English rules based on vowel-consonant patterns. The phrase functions as an imperative, advising non-interference.
Definitions
- 1
To tell someone not to interfere in things that are not their concern.
“He told his brother to mind his own business.”
“It's best to mind your own business and not get involved.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress on 'mind' and 'business', secondary stress is absent. The stress pattern reflects the phrasal nature of the expression.
Syllables
mind — Closed syllable, primary stressed.. your — Closed syllable, unstressed.. own — Closed syllable, unstressed.. bus — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ness — Closed syllable, primary stressed.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant (VC)
Syllables typically end in a vowel sound.
Vowel-Consonant-Consonant (VCC)
Division before the final consonant cluster.
Consonant-Vowel-Consonant (CVC)
Division between the vowel and the final consonant.
- The hyphenated structure requires treating each component as a separate unit for initial syllabification.
- Regional variations in 'r' pronunciation (rhoticity).
- Potential diphthong simplification in some dialects.
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