nimblewittedness
Syllables
nim-ble-wit-ted-ness
Pronunciation
/ˈnɪm.bl̩ ˈwɪt.ɪd.nəs/
Stress
10110
Morphemes
wit + nimble-ed-ness
The word 'nimble-wittedness' is divided into five syllables: nim-ble-wit-ted-ness. The primary stress falls on 'wit'. It's a noun formed from the adjective 'nimble-witted' and the suffix '-ness', denoting a quality of intelligence. Syllabification follows standard English rules of onset-rime and syllabic consonants.
Definitions
- 1
The quality or state of being quick-witted and intelligent.
“Her nimble-wittedness allowed her to solve the puzzle quickly.”
“He was admired for his nimble-wittedness and quick thinking.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('wit'). Secondary stress may be present on 'nim' and 'ted'.
Syllables
nim — Open syllable with a short vowel.. ble — Syllable with a syllabic consonant.. wit — Closed syllable with a short vowel.. ted — Closed syllable with a short vowel and 'ed' suffix.. ness — Closed syllable with a schwa vowel and 'ness' suffix.
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Syllabic Consonant
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Vowel Break
Each vowel sound generally forms a syllable.
- The hyphenated structure initially suggests separate words, but the compound nature necessitates treating it as a single unit.
- The syllabic 'l' in 'ble' is a common, but potentially subtle, feature.
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