openheartedness
Syllables
o-pen-heart-ed-ness
Pronunciation
/ˌəʊpən ˈhɑːtɪdnəs/
Stress
0100
Morphemes
open- + heart + -edness
The word 'open-heartedness' is divided into four syllables: o-pen-heart-ed-ness. The primary stress falls on 'heart'. It's a noun formed from the adjective 'open-hearted' and the suffix '-ness', denoting a quality of sincerity and kindness.
Definitions
- 1
The quality of being open and showing your true feelings; kindness and sincerity.
“Her open-heartedness made everyone feel comfortable around her.”
“He showed remarkable open-heartedness in forgiving his friend.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('heart').
Syllables
o-pen — Open syllable, initial onset 'p'. heart — Closed syllable, primary stress. ed — Weak syllable, past tense marker. ness — Closed syllable, noun-forming suffix
Word Parts
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VCV Pattern
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Suffix Separation
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- The compound adjective 'open-hearted' influences the stress pattern.
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