narrowmindedness
Syllables
nar-row-mind-ed-ness
Pronunciation
/ˈnæroʊˌmaɪndɪdnəs/
Stress
10000
Morphemes
narrow- + mind + -edness
The word 'narrow-mindedness' is a five-syllable noun with primary stress on the first syllable. It's formed from the prefix 'narrow-', the root 'mind', and the suffixes '-ed' and '-ness'. Syllable division follows the onset-rime structure and suffix attachment rules of English.
Definitions
- 1
The quality or state of having a prejudiced or inflexible outlook; unwillingness to consider different viewpoints.
“His narrow-mindedness prevented him from understanding their culture.”
“She showed a remarkable lack of narrow-mindedness.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('nar'). The remaining syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
nar — Open syllable, onset 'n', rime 'ar'. row — Open syllable, onset 'r', rime 'ow'. mind — Closed syllable, onset 'm', rime 'ind'. ed — Closed syllable, onset 'd', rime 'ed'. ness — Closed syllable, onset 'n', rime 'ess
Word Parts
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Onset-Rime
Syllables are divided based on the initial consonant sound(s) (onset) and the vowel and any following consonants (rime).
Suffix Attachment
Suffixes are generally separated into their own syllables.
- The pronunciation of the '-ed' suffix can vary, but is /ɪd/ in this case due to the preceding /n/ sound.
- The compound nature of 'narrow-minded' doesn't alter the standard syllabification rules.
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