publicmindedness
Syllables
pub-lic-mind-ed-ness
Pronunciation
/ˈpʌblɪk ˈmaɪndɪdnəs/
Stress
00100
Morphemes
public- + mind + -edness
The word 'public-mindedness' is divided into five syllables: pub-lic-mind-ed-ness. The primary stress falls on 'mind'. It's a noun formed from the prefix 'public-', the root 'mind', and the suffixes '-ed' and '-ness'. Syllabification follows standard English vowel-consonant division rules.
Definitions
- 1
The quality of being concerned with the welfare of the public; benevolence.
“Her public-mindedness led her to volunteer at the local shelter.”
“The politician was praised for his public-mindedness.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('mind'). The first and last syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
pub — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. lic — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant cluster.. mind — Closed syllable, diphthong followed by a consonant. Primary stress.. ed — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant. Weak syllable.. ness — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant. Weak syllable.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant (VC)
Syllables are often divided after a vowel followed by a consonant.
Diphthong-Consonant (DC)
Diphthongs followed by consonants typically form a syllable.
Vowel Cluster
Vowel clusters are often treated as a single vowel sound within a syllable.
- The pronunciation of 'u' in 'public' can vary regionally.
- The combination of '-ed' and '-ness' is a common morphological pattern.
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