mistrustfulnesses
Syllables
mis-trust-ful-ness-es
Pronunciation
/mɪsˈtrʌstfʊlnəsɪz/
Stress
01011
Morphemes
mis- + trust + -ful-ness-es
The word 'mistrustfulnesses' is divided into five syllables: mis-trust-ful-ness-es. It consists of a prefix ('mis-'), a root ('trust'), and three suffixes ('-ful', '-ness', '-es'). Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('ful'). The word functions as a noun denoting multiple instances of a lack of trust.
Definitions
- 1
Plural form of mistrustfulness; the state of being untrustworthy or lacking trust, occurring in multiple instances.
“Her actions were fueled by a series of mistrustfulnesses.”
“The politician dismissed the accusations as baseless mistrustfulnesses.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('ful'). Secondary stress may be present on the first syllable ('mis').
Syllables
mis — Open syllable, containing the prefix 'mis'. trust — Closed syllable, containing the root 'trust'. ful — Closed syllable, containing the suffix '-ful'. ness — Closed syllable, containing the suffix '-ness'. es — Closed syllable, containing the suffix '-es'
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Vowel-Consonant Division
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Prefix Division
Prefixes are generally separated into their own syllables.
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- Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables is common.
- Regional accents may influence vowel quality.
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