repercussiveness
The word 'repercussiveness' is divided into five syllables: re-per-cus-sive-ness. It consists of the prefix 're-', the root 'percuss', and the suffixes '-ive' and '-ness'. The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('sive'). Syllable division follows standard English rules based on vowel-consonant sequences and suffix separation.
Definitions
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The quality or state of having far-reaching consequences or effects.
“The repercussions of the decision were felt for years, demonstrating its lasting repercussiveness.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('sive'). The stress pattern is 00010, indicating unstressed, unstressed, unstressed, stressed, unstressed.
Syllables
re — Open syllable, vowel sound.. per — Open syllable, vowel sound.. cus — Closed syllable, vowel sound followed by consonant cluster.. sive — Closed syllable, vowel sound followed by consonant.. ness — Closed syllable, vowel sound followed by consonant.
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Vowel-Consonant (VC) Division
Syllables are often divided after a vowel sound followed by a consonant sound.
Consonant Cluster Division
When a consonant cluster occurs between vowels, the cluster is typically maintained within a syllable.
Suffix Division
Suffixes are generally separated into their own syllables.
- The word's length and complex morphology require careful attention to syllable boundaries.
- The presence of multiple suffixes necessitates a clear understanding of morphemic structure.
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