sobermindedness
Syllables
so-ber-mind-ed-ness
Pronunciation
/ˌsoʊbəˈmaɪndɪdnəs/
Stress
01001
Morphemes
sober + mind + edness
The word 'sober-mindedness' is divided into five syllables: so-ber-mind-ed-ness. It's a noun formed from the prefix 'sober-', the root 'mind', and the suffixes '-ed' and '-ness'. Primary stress falls on 'mind'. Syllable division follows standard English rules based on vowel-consonant patterns and suffix separation.
Definitions
- 1
The quality of being serious, sensible, and calm; thoughtfulness and discretion.
“Her sober-mindedness was a great asset during the crisis.”
“He approached the problem with a remarkable degree of sober-mindedness.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('mind'). Secondary stress on the first syllable ('so').
Syllables
so — Open syllable, diphthong.. ber — Open syllable, schwa.. mind — Closed syllable, diphthong, primary stress.. ed — Closed syllable, schwa + voiced alveolar stop.. ness — Closed syllable, schwa.
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Vowel-Consonant (VC)
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Consonant-Vowel (CV)
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Diphthong Rule
Diphthongs generally remain within a single syllable.
Suffix Rule
Suffixes are often separated into their own syllables.
- The hyphenated form 'sober-minded' influences the syllable division.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist.
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