shallowwittedness
Syllables
sha-llow-wit-ted-ness
Pronunciation
/ˌʃæləʊˈwɪtɪdnəs/
Stress
01000
Morphemes
shallow + wit + -edness
The word 'shallow-wittedness' is divided into five syllables: sha-llow-wit-ted-ness. Primary stress falls on 'wit'. It's a noun formed from the prefix 'shallow', root 'wit', and suffix '-edness'. Syllabification follows standard onset-rhyme and vowel-consonant division rules.
Definitions
- 1
The quality of lacking intelligence, understanding, or good judgment.
“His shallow-wittedness was evident in his poor decisions.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('wit'). Secondary stress on the first syllable ('sha').
Syllables
sha — Open syllable, onset-rhyme structure.. llow — Open syllable, diphthong followed by a consonant.. wit — Closed syllable, CVC structure, primary stress.. ted — Closed syllable, CVC structure.. ness — Closed syllable, CVC structure.
Word Parts
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Onset-Rhyme
Syllables are divided based on the onset (initial consonant sound) and rhyme (vowel and following consonants).
Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are often divided after vowels, especially when followed by a consonant.
Diphthong Rule
Diphthongs are generally kept together within a syllable.
- The 'll' digraph is treated as a single consonant sound.
- The vowel in 'shallow' is a diphthong.
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