straitlacedness
Syllables
strait-laced-ness
Pronunciation
/streɪt ˈleɪst ˌnɛsnəs/
Stress
012
Morphemes
strait- + lace + -ed
The word 'strait-lacedness' is divided into three syllables: strait-laced-ness. It's a noun formed from the compound adjective 'strait-laced' and the suffix '-ness'. Primary stress falls on 'laced', and the phonetic transcription is /streɪt ˈleɪst ˌnɛsnəs/. The syllabification follows standard English rules for vowel-consonant separation and suffix division.
Definitions
- 1
The quality of being rigidly conventional and severely moral.
“Her strait-laced upbringing made it difficult for her to accept modern art.”
“The community was known for its strait-laced values.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('laced'), and secondary stress on the third syllable ('ness'). The first syllable ('strait') is unstressed.
Syllables
strait — Open syllable, diphthong.. laced — Closed syllable, diphthong, primary stress.. ness — Closed syllable, schwa, secondary stress.
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Vowel-Consonant Rule
Syllables are often divided after a vowel sound, especially when followed by a consonant.
Compound Word Rule
Compound words are divided between the constituent parts.
Suffix Rule
Suffixes are generally separated into their own syllables.
- The compound adjective 'strait-laced' is a relatively fixed unit, and its pronunciation is well-established.
- The syllabification reflects the established pronunciation of the compound adjective.
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