religiousmindedness
Syllables
re-li-gious-mind-ed-ness
Pronunciation
/rɪˈlɪdʒəs ˈmaɪndɪdnəs/
Stress
001000
Morphemes
re- + lig- + -ious, -ly, -ness
The word 'religious-mindedness' is divided into six syllables: re-li-gious-mind-ed-ness. Primary stress falls on 'gious'. It's a noun formed from Latin and English morphemes, denoting a state of religious devotion. Syllabification follows standard English rules of onset maximization and vowel peak.
Definitions
- 1
Having or showing a strong belief in religion; characterized by religious devotion or principles.
“Her religious-mindedness was evident in her charitable work.”
“The community was known for its religious-mindedness.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('gious'). Secondary stress may occur on 'mind'.
Syllables
re — Open syllable, unstressed.. li — Open syllable, unstressed.. gious — Closed syllable, primary stress.. mind — Closed syllable, secondary stress (potential).. ed — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ness — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are kept together at the beginning of syllables (e.g., 're-li').
Vowel Peak
Each syllable contains a vowel sound.
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Consonants are not left at the end of a syllable unless part of a cluster.
Compound Word Syllabification
Compound words are divided based on constituent words.
- The hyphen in 'religious-minded' indicates a closer relationship between the elements than a simple concatenation.
- Regional variations in pronunciation of /ʒ/ vs. /dʒ/ in 'religious' may exist.
- Potential for secondary stress on 'mind'.
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