unnarrowmindedness
Syllables
un-nar-row-mind-ed-ness
Pronunciation
/ʌnˈnærəʊˌmaɪndɪdnəs/
Stress
001000
Morphemes
un- + narrow + -ness
The word 'unnarrow-mindedness' is divided into six syllables: un-nar-row-mind-ed-ness. The primary stress falls on 'mind'. It's a noun formed from the prefix 'un-', the root 'narrow', and the suffix '-ness'. Syllabification follows rules of onset maximization and vowel nucleus requirements.
Definitions
- 1
The state of not having limited or prejudiced views; open-mindedness.
“Her unnarrow-mindedness allowed her to see both sides of the argument.”
“The organization promotes unnarrow-mindedness and understanding.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('mind'), typical for compound adjectives and nouns with the '-ness' suffix.
Syllables
un — Open syllable, vowel sound as nucleus.. nar — Closed syllable, vowel sound as nucleus, consonant cluster as coda.. row — Closed syllable, diphthong as nucleus.. mind — Closed syllable, diphthong as nucleus, consonant as coda.. ed — Closed syllable, schwa vowel as nucleus, voiced plosive as coda.. ness — Closed syllable, schwa vowel as nucleus, nasal consonant as coda.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Attempting to create syllables with consonant clusters as onsets.
Vowel Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Consonant Allocation
Consonants are assigned to the following syllable if they cannot form an onset.
- Regional variations in pronunciation (rhotic vs. non-rhotic accents) may affect phonetic transcription but not syllable division.
- The compound adjective 'narrow-minded' could be analyzed differently, but the chosen division is more consistent with general syllabification principles.
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