narrowspiritedness
Syllables
nar-row-spir-it-ed-ness
Pronunciation
/ˈnæroʊˌspɪrɪtɪdnəs/
Stress
001000
Morphemes
narrow + spirit + edness
The word 'narrow-spiritedness' is divided into six syllables based on the onset-rime principle. It comprises a prefix ('narrow-'), a root ('spirit-'), and two suffixes ('-ed', '-ness'). Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('spir'). The word denotes a lack of generosity or compassion and functions as a noun.
Definitions
- 1
The quality or state of being unwilling to be generous or understanding; a lack of generosity or compassion.
“His narrow-spiritedness prevented him from forgiving the insult.”
“She was shocked by the narrow-spirited comments.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('spir'). The stress pattern is typical for compound words with multiple morphemes.
Syllables
nar — Open syllable, onset 'n', rime 'ær'. row — Open syllable, onset 'r', rime 'oʊ'. spir — Closed syllable, onset 'sp', rime 'ɪr'. it — Closed syllable, onset 'ɪ', rime 't'. ed — Closed syllable, onset 'ɪ', rime 'd'. ness — Closed syllable, onset 'n', rime 'əs'
Word Parts
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Onset-Rime Principle
Syllables are divided based on the presence of an onset (initial consonant(s)) and a rime (vowel and any following consonants).
Vowel-Centric Syllabification
Each syllable generally contains one vowel sound.
- The compound nature of the word requires careful consideration of morpheme boundaries.
- The '-ed' suffix can be reduced in rapid speech, but maintains syllabic identity in standard pronunciation.
- Regional variations in pronunciation (e.g., non-rhoticity) may affect phonetic realization.
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