thinskinnedness
The word 'thin-skinnedness' is divided into three syllables: thin-skinned-ness. It comprises the prefix 'thin', root 'skin', and suffixes '-ed' and '-ness'. Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('skinned'). Syllabification follows standard English rules based on vowel-consonant sequences.
Definitions
- 1
Sensitivity to criticism or disapproval; easily offended.
“Her thin-skinnedness made it difficult to offer constructive criticism.”
“He lacked the emotional maturity to cope with the thin-skinnedness of others.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('skinned').
Syllables
thin — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. skinned — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant cluster, primary stress.. ness — Closed syllable, consonant followed by a vowel and a consonant.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant (VC)
Syllables are divided after a vowel when followed by a consonant (e.g., 'thin').
Vowel-Consonant Cluster (VCC)
Syllables are divided after a vowel when followed by a consonant cluster (e.g., 'skinned').
Consonant-Vowel-Consonant (CVC)
Syllables are divided between consonant-vowel-consonant sequences (e.g., 'ness').
- The compound adjective 'thin-skinned' influences stress placement.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist but do not alter syllabification.
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