recollectiveness
The word 'recollectiveness' is divided into five syllables: re-col-lec-tive-ness. It consists of the prefix 're-', the root 'collect', and the suffixes '-ive' and '-ness'. Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('tive'). Syllabification follows V-C-V patterns and suffix separation rules.
Definitions
- 1
The quality or state of being able to remember things; thoughtfulness.
“Her recollectiveness of the event was remarkable.”
“He showed a surprising degree of recollectiveness for someone his age.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('tive').
Syllables
re — Open syllable, weak stress, prefix.. col — Open syllable, unstressed.. lec — Closed syllable, unstressed.. tive — Open syllable, primary stress.. ness — Open syllable, unstressed, suffix.
Word Parts
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V-C-V
Each vowel sound followed by a consonant and then another vowel forms a separate syllable.
Suffix Division
Suffixes are typically separated into their own syllable.
- The initial 're-' is a prefix and is consistently separated.
- The 'lec' syllable is a common pattern and doesn't require special handling.
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