ridiculousnesses
Syllables
ri-dic-u-lous-nes-ses
Pronunciation
/rɪˈdɪk.jʊ.ləs.nɪs.ɪz/ or /rɪˈdɪk.ʊ.ləs.nɪs.ɪz/
Stress
0 1 0 1 0 1
Morphemes
ri- + dicul + -ous, -ness, -es
The word 'ridiculousnesses' is divided into six syllables: ri-dic-u-lous-nes-ses. The primary stress falls on the third syllable ('dic'). It's a noun formed from a Latin root with multiple suffixes, and its pronunciation can vary slightly depending on regional accents.
Definitions
- 1
Plural form of ridiculousness; the state or quality of being utterly absurd or laughable.
“The ridiculousnesses of the situation were almost comical.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('dic'). Secondary stress is less prominent but can be present on 'ri' and 'lous'.
Syllables
ri — Open syllable, consonant-vowel structure.. dic — Closed syllable, consonant-vowel-consonant structure.. u — Open syllable, vowel alone. Pronunciation varies.. lous — Closed syllable, consonant-vowel-consonant structure.. nes — Closed syllable, consonant-vowel-consonant structure.. ses — Closed syllable, consonant-vowel-consonant structure. Plural marker.
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