noblemindedness
Syllables
no-ble-mind-ed-ness
Pronunciation
/ˈnəʊbl̩ ˈmaɪndɪdnəs/
Stress
10000
Morphemes
noble + mindedness
The word 'noble-mindedness' is divided into five syllables: no-ble-mind-ed-ness. It's a noun formed from the root 'noble' and 'mind' with the suffixes '-ed' and '-ness'. Primary stress falls on the first syllable. Syllable division follows vowel and morpheme boundary rules.
Definitions
- 1
The quality of having noble thoughts and feelings; high moral principles.
“Her noble-mindedness was an inspiration to all who knew her.”
“He showed true noble-mindedness in forgiving his enemy.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('no'). The remaining syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
no — Open syllable, stressed.. ble — Closed syllable, unstressed, syllabic 'l'.. mind — Open syllable, unstressed.. ed — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ness — Closed syllable, unstressed.
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Vowel Rule
Each syllable contains at least one vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are maintained unless a vowel can separate them.
Compound Word Rule
Syllable division often occurs at morpheme boundaries.
Stress-Timing Rule
English is stress-timed, influencing syllable duration.
- The 'l' in 'noble' can be syllabic. Pronunciation of 'minded' can vary with 'd' reduction.
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