subjectobjectivity
Syllables
sub-ject-ob-jec-ti-vi-ty
Pronunciation
/ˈsʌbdʒekt ɒbdʒektɪvɪti/
Stress
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Morphemes
ob- + ject + -ive/-ity
The word 'subject-objectivity' is syllabified as sub-ject-ob-jec-ti-vi-ty, with stress on the first syllable of 'subject' and the penultimate syllable of 'objectivity'. It's a compound noun with Latin roots, and syllabification follows standard GB English rules.
Definitions
- 1
The quality of being unbiased and impartial in one's judgment.
“The journalist maintained a high degree of subject-objectivity in her reporting.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable of 'subject' and the penultimate syllable of 'objectivity'.
Syllables
sub — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. ject — Closed syllable, consonant cluster at the end.. ob — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. jec — Closed syllable, consonant cluster at the end.. ti — Open syllable, vowel preceded by consonant.. vi — Open syllable, vowel preceded by consonant.. ty — Closed syllable, consonant cluster at the end.
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Vowel-C Rule
Syllables generally end with a vowel sound.
C-V Rule
Syllables generally begin with a consonant sound.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are divided based on maximizing onsets.
Maximizing Onsets
Prioritizing consonant placement at the beginning of syllables.
- The compound nature of the word doesn't alter standard syllabification rules.
- Consonant clusters require careful application of maximizing onsets.
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