motormindedness
Syllables
mo-tor-mind-ed-ness
Pronunciation
/ˈməʊtə(r)ˈmaɪndɪdnəs/
Stress
01000
Morphemes
motor- + mind + -edness
The word 'motor-mindedness' is a five-syllable noun with primary stress on the third syllable ('mind'). It's formed from the prefix 'motor-', root 'mind', and suffixes '-ed' and '-ness'. Syllable division follows standard English onset-rime and coda rules, with potential variations due to non-rhoticity and '-ed' pronunciation.
Definitions
- 1
The quality of being focused on or driven by practical action and results; a pragmatic and efficient mindset.
“Her success was due to her motor-mindedness and relentless work ethic.”
“The company valued motor-mindedness in its employees.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('mind').
Syllables
mo — Open syllable, onset 'm', rime 'oʊ'. tor — Closed syllable, onset 't', rime 'ɔː', coda 'r'. mind — Closed syllable, onset 'm', rime 'aɪ', coda 'nd', primary stress. ed — Closed syllable, rime 'ɪ', coda 'd'. ness — Closed syllable, onset 'n', rime 'əs', coda 's'
Word Parts
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Onset-Rime
Syllables are divided based on the consonant-vowel structure, identifying the onset (initial consonant sound) and rime (vowel and any following consonants).
Consonant Coda
Consonants at the end of a syllable form the coda.
- Non-rhotic accents may drop the 'r' in 'motor', but it's retained before a vowel.
- The pronunciation of the '-ed' suffix can vary.
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