trustworthinesses
Syllables
trust-worth-i-ness-es
Pronunciation
/ˈtrʌstˌwɜːθɪnəsɪz/
Stress
10100
Morphemes
trustworthy + inesses
The word 'trustworthinesses' is divided into five syllables: trust-worth-i-ness-es. Primary stress falls on 'worth'. It's a noun formed from the root 'trustworthy' with the suffixes '-iness' and '-es'. Syllable division follows standard English rules based on vowel and consonant patterns.
Definitions
- 1
The qualities of being honest and reliable; multiple instances of this quality.
“Her trustworthinesses were beyond question.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress on the third syllable ('worth'), secondary stress on the first syllable ('trust').
Syllables
trust — Open syllable, stressed.. worth — Closed syllable, primary stress.. i — Open syllable, unstressed.. ness — Closed syllable, unstressed.. es — Closed syllable, unstressed.
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Open Syllable Rule
Syllables ending in a vowel sound are generally open.
Closed Syllable Rule
Syllables ending in a consonant sound are generally closed.
Vowel-Consonant Division
Consonant clusters are split around vowels where possible.
- The length of the word and multiple suffixes create a complex structure.
- Regional variations in the pronunciation of the 'r' in 'worth' may occur.
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