practicalmaɪnded
Syllables
prac-ti-cal-maɪnd-ed
Pronunciation
/ˈpræk.tɪ.kəl.maɪnd.ɪd/
Stress
10010
Morphemes
practical + -minded
The word 'practical-minded' is a compound adjective divided into five syllables: prac-ti-cal-maɪnd-ed. Primary stress falls on 'prac'. The morphemes are 'practical' (root) and '-minded' (suffix). Syllabification follows VCV and CV rules, with the diphthong 'maɪ' forming a single syllable.
Definitions
- 1
Having a sensible and realistic approach to life; concerned with the actual doing or use of something rather than with theory and ideas.
“She was a practical-minded woman who always planned ahead.”
“He took a practical-minded approach to solving the problem.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('prac') of 'practical'. Secondary stress falls on the first syllable ('maɪnd') of 'minded'.
Syllables
prac — Open syllable, stressed.. ti — Closed syllable, unstressed.. cal — Closed syllable, unstressed.. maɪnd — Diphthong followed by consonant, secondary stress.. ed — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
Vowel-Consonant-Vowel (VCV)
Syllables are often divided between vowels.
Consonant-Vowel (CV)
Syllables are often formed around a vowel preceded by a consonant.
Diphthong Rule
Diphthongs generally form a single syllable.
Stress Assignment
Primary stress falls on the first syllable of the first component in compound adjectives.
- The hyphenated structure influences syllable separation. The 'ed' suffix pronunciation can vary.
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