thoroughgoingness
The word 'thoroughgoingness' is divided into three syllables: 'thorough-going-ness'. The primary stress falls on the first syllable. It's morphologically complex, consisting of a prefix, root, and two suffixes. Syllabification follows standard English rules, prioritizing onsets and vowel nuclei.
Definitions
- 1
The quality or state of being comprehensive, complete, and without superficiality.
“His thoroughgoingness in research was admirable.”
“The project required a thoroughgoingness that few possessed.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('thorough'). Secondary stress may be present on 'going'.
Syllables
thorough — Stressed syllable, complex onset with /θr/, schwa vowel.. going — Unstressed syllable, diphthong /oʊ/, nasal coda /ŋ/.. ness — Unstressed syllable, simple structure, schwa vowel.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are included in the onset whenever possible.
Vowel Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Coda Preference
Consonants following the vowel are placed in the coda.
Morphological Boundaries
Syllable breaks often align with morphemic boundaries.
- Irregular pronunciation of 'thorough' (the 'ough' digraph).
- Potential for vowel reduction in unstressed syllables.
- Non-rhoticity of GB English.
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