simplemindedness
Syllables
sim-ple-mind-ed-ness
Pronunciation
/ˌsɪmpl maɪndɪd nəs/
Stress
00100
Morphemes
sim- + ple- + -minded
The word 'simplemindedness' is divided into five syllables: sim-ple-mind-ed-ness. It's a noun formed from Latin roots and Old English suffixes, with primary stress on the third syllable ('mind'). Syllable division follows standard English onset-rime rules.
Definitions
- 1
The quality or state of being foolishly naive or lacking in intelligence.
“His simplemindedness made him an easy target for scammers.”
“She approached the situation with a charming simplemindedness.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('mind'). The first, second, fourth and fifth syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
sim — Open syllable, onset 's', rime 'im'. ple — Closed syllable, onset 'pl', rime 'e'. mind — Closed syllable, onset 'm', rime 'ind' with diphthong /aɪ/. ed — Closed syllable, onset 'd', rime 'ɪ'. ness — Closed syllable, onset 'n', rime 'əs' with schwa
Word Parts
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Onset-Rime
Syllables are divided based on the consonant-vowel structure, identifying the onset (initial consonant sound) and rime (vowel and following consonants).
Vowel-Consonant-e
The silent 'e' at the end of a syllable often creates a closed syllable.
- The pronunciation of the '-ed' suffix can vary (/t/, /d/, or /ɪd/).
- The word's length and multiple suffixes require careful application of syllable division rules.
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