strɒŋheadɪdnəs
Strongheadedness is a four-syllable noun (strɒŋ-head-ɪd-nəs) derived from the compound adjective 'strongheaded' and the suffix '-ness'. Stress falls on the second syllable ('head'). Syllabification follows rules of onset maximization, vowel nucleus requirement, and coda preference.
Definitions
- 1
The quality of being willful, obstinate, or determined; stubbornness.
“Her strongheadedness prevented her from accepting advice.”
“His strongheadedness was both admirable and frustrating.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('head'). The first, third and fourth syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
strɒŋ — Closed syllable, onset cluster 'str', vowel 'ɒ', coda 'ŋ'. head — Closed syllable, onset 'h', vowel 'ɛ', coda 'd'. ɪd — Closed syllable, vowel 'ɪ', coda 'd'. nəs — Closed syllable, onset 'n', vowel 'ə', coda 's'
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Prioritizing consonant clusters as onsets (e.g., 'str' in 'strong').
Vowel Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Coda Preference
Allowing consonants to form codas (endings) of syllables.
Stress Assignment
Stress falls on the root or the element preceding the suffix '-ness' in compound formations.
- Regional variations in the pronunciation of the vowel in 'strong' (e.g., /ɔː/ in some Southern English dialects).
- Potential hyphenation of 'strongheaded' does not alter the phonetic syllabification.
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