singlehandedness
Syllables
sin-gle-han-ded-ness
Pronunciation
/ˌsɪŋɡəlˈhændɪdnəs/
Stress
01001
Morphemes
single- + hand + -edness
The word 'single-handedness' is divided into five syllables: sin-gle-han-ded-ness. It features a primary stress on the second syllable and is formed through compounding and suffixation. Syllable division follows the onset-rime structure and vowel rule, with minor potential variations due to the compound nature of the word.
Definitions
- 1
The state or quality of being able to do something alone, without help.
“Her single-handedness in completing the project was admirable.”
“He showed remarkable single-handedness in navigating the crisis.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress on the second syllable ('han'), secondary stress on the first syllable ('sin').
Syllables
sin — Open syllable, onset 's', rime 'in'. gle — Closed syllable, onset 'g', rime 'el'. han — Closed syllable, onset 'h', rime 'and'. ded — Closed syllable, onset 'd', rime 'id'. ness — Open syllable, onset 'n', rime 'əs'
Word Parts
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Onset-Rime Structure
Syllables are divided based on the presence of an onset (initial consonant(s)) and a rime (vowel and any following consonants).
Vowel Rule
Each syllable generally contains one vowel sound.
- The compound nature of the word could lead to alternative, though less common, syllable divisions.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but do not significantly alter the syllable division.
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