sticktoitiveness
Syllables
stick-to-it-i-ve-ness
Pronunciation
/ˈstɪk tə ɪt ɪv nəs/
Stress
10010
Morphemes
stick + to-it + -iveness
The word 'stick-to-it-iveness' is divided into five syllables: stick-to-it-i-ve-ness. The primary stress falls on 'stick'. It's a noun formed from Old English and Latin roots with the suffix '-iveness', denoting perseverance. Syllable division follows onset maximization and vowel-coda rules.
Definitions
- 1
The quality of persevering; resolute determination.
“Her success was due to her remarkable stick-to-it-iveness.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress on the first syllable ('stick'), secondary stress on the fourth syllable ('i-ve').
Syllables
stick — Closed syllable, onset cluster 'st', stressed.. to — Open syllable, reduced vowel.. it — Closed syllable, simple onset.. i-ve — Closed syllable, simple onset.. ness — Closed syllable, simple onset.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are included in the onset of the syllable whenever possible.
Vowel-Coda
Syllables typically end in a vowel sound or a permissible consonant cluster (coda).
- The elision of /t/ in 'to' is a common phonetic variation but does not affect the orthographic syllable division.
- The compound nature of the word and multiple suffixes create a complex structure.
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