mischievousnesses
Syllables
mis-chi-e-vous-ness-es
Pronunciation
/ˌmɪʃˈiːvjʊsnəsɪz/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
mis- + chief + -ious
The word 'mischievousnesses' is divided into six syllables: mis-chi-e-vous-ness-es. The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('vous'). The word is morphologically complex, consisting of a prefix, root, and multiple suffixes. Syllable division follows standard English rules prioritizing vowel sounds and avoiding consonant cluster splits.
Definitions
- 1
The state or quality of being mischievous; playful naughtiness.
“The mischievousnesses of the children were endearing.”
“Her mischievousnesses often led to trouble.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('vous'). The other syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
mis — Open syllable, onset 'm', rime 'is'. chi — Open syllable, onset 'ch', rime 'i'. e — Open syllable, single vowel. vous — Closed syllable, onset 'v', rime 'ous', primary stress. ness — Closed syllable, onset 'n', rime 'ess'. es — Closed syllable, onset 'e', rime 's
Word Parts
Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are typically divided after vowels, especially when followed by consonants.
Avoid Breaking Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable.
- The pronunciation of 'ous' can vary regionally (/juːs/ or /əs/).
- The 'ch' digraph requires special consideration as it represents a single phoneme.
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