prerighteousness
Syllables
pre-right-eous-ness
Pronunciation
/ˌpriːraɪtʃəsnes/
Stress
0100
Morphemes
pre- + right + -eousness
The word 'prerighteousness' is divided into four syllables: pre-right-eous-ness. It's formed from the prefix 'pre-', the root 'right', and the suffixes '-eous' and '-ness'. Stress falls on the third syllable ('eous'). Syllabification follows standard English vowel and consonant cluster rules.
Definitions
- 1
The state of being morally upright or just before others; excessive or hypocritical display of righteousness.
“His prerighteousness was evident in his constant judgment of others.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('eous'). This is typical for words ending in '-ness' but influenced by vowel quality and consonant clusters.
Syllables
pre — Open syllable, onset + nucleus.. right — Open syllable, onset + nucleus.. eous — Closed syllable, onset + nucleus + coda.. ness — Closed syllable, onset + nucleus + coda.
Word Parts
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Vowel Rule
Syllables are typically divided around vowels. Each vowel sound generally forms a syllable.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are often split, but attempts are made to keep affixes intact.
- The /tʃ/ cluster in 'righteous' can be reduced in rapid speech, but doesn't affect syllabification.
- Vowel lengthening in 'eous' due to the following consonant cluster.
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