strongmindedness
Syllables
strong-mind-ed-ness
Pronunciation
/strɒŋˈmaɪndɪdnəs/
Stress
1000
Morphemes
strong- + mind + -edness
The word 'strong-mindedness' is divided into four syllables: strong-mind-ed-ness. The primary stress falls on 'strong'. It's a noun formed from the root 'mind' with the prefixes 'strong-' and suffixes '-ed' and '-ness'. Syllabification follows standard onset-rime and CVC rules for GB English.
Definitions
- 1
The quality of being determined and resolute in one's opinions or beliefs; firmness of purpose.
“Her strong-mindedness helped her overcome many obstacles.”
“He admired her strong-mindedness and independence.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('strong'). The remaining syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
strong — Closed syllable, onset with consonant cluster /str/, rime /ɒŋ/, primary stress.. mind — Closed syllable, onset /m/, rime /aɪnd/.. ed — Closed syllable, vowel /ɪ/, coda /d/, often reduced.. ness — Closed syllable, onset /n/, rime /əs/, typically unstressed.
Word Parts
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Onset-Rime Structure
Syllables are divided based on the onset (initial consonant sounds) and rime (vowel and following consonants).
CVC Syllable Structure
Syllables with a consonant-vowel-consonant structure are identified and separated.
- The compound nature of the word could lead to alternative analyses, but the presented division is most common in GB English.
- The '-ed' suffix functioning adjectivally is often treated as a separate syllable.
- Potential vowel reduction in unstressed syllables.
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