seriousmindedness
Syllables
se-ri-ous-mind-ed-ness
Pronunciation
/ˈsɪəriəs ˈmaɪndɪdnəs/
Stress
101011
Morphemes
se- + rious + -minded
The word 'serious-mindedness' is divided into six syllables: se-ri-ous-mind-ed-ness. Primary stress falls on 'ous', with secondary stress on 'ed'. It's a noun formed from a prefix, root, and two suffixes, following standard GB English syllabification rules based on vowel sounds and onset-nucleus-coda structure.
Definitions
- 1
The quality or state of being thoughtful, grave, and sincere.
“His serious-mindedness was admirable in times of crisis.”
“She approached the task with a quiet serious-mindedness.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress on the third syllable ('ous'), secondary stress on the fifth syllable ('ed').
Syllables
se — Open syllable, onset 's', nucleus 'iː'. ri — Open syllable, onset 'r', nucleus 'iː'. ous — Closed syllable, onset null, nucleus 'ə', coda 's'. mind — Closed syllable, onset 'm', nucleus 'aɪ', coda 'nd'. ed — Closed syllable, onset null, nucleus 'ɪ', coda 'd'. ness — Closed syllable, onset 'n', nucleus 'ə', coda 's'
Word Parts
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Onset-Nucleus-Coda
Each syllable contains an onset (optional), a nucleus (vowel), and a coda (optional consonant cluster).
Vowel Division
Vowels generally form the nucleus of a syllable, and syllables are often divided around vowel sounds.
- Compound word structure could lead to alternative interpretations, but the established pronunciation supports the given division.
- Potential vowel reduction in 'serious' in some regional dialects.
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