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weak-spiritedness

Complete linguistic analysis including syllable division, pronunciation, morphology, and definitions.

5 syllables
17 characters
English (GB)
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5syllables

weakspiritedness

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

weak-spir-it-ed-ness

Pronunciation

/ˌwiːk ˈspɪrɪtɪdnəs/

Stress

01000

Morphemes

weak + spirit + edness

The word 'weak-spiritedness' is divided into five syllables: weak-spir-it-ed-ness, with primary stress on 'spir'. It's a noun formed from the prefix 'weak', the root 'spirit', and the suffix '-edness'. Syllable division follows onset maximization and vowel nucleus principles.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    The quality or state of being lacking in courage, resolution, or strength of character.

    “His weak-spiritedness was evident in his inability to stand up for himself.”

    syn:cowardicetimidityfeebleness
    ant:couragebraveryfortitude

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('spir'). The stress pattern reflects the compound structure, with the core meaning residing in the root.

Syllables

5
weak/wiːk/
spir/ˈspɪr/
it/ɪt/
ed/ɪd/
ness/nəs/

weak — Open syllable, containing a diphthong and a coda.. spir — Closed syllable with a complex onset and a vowel-r rime. Primary stress.. it — Closed syllable with a short vowel and a coda.. ed — Syllable formed by a schwa vowel and a voiced alveolar stop.. ness — Syllable with a nasal onset and a schwa vowel rime.

Word Parts

pre

weak

Old English origin, meaning 'not strong', adjectival modifier.

root

spirit

Old French/Latin origin, meaning 'breath, soul, courage', noun base.

suf

edness

Combination of -ed (past participle) and -ness (noun forming suffix), denoting a state or quality.

Similar Words

hap­pi­nesskind­nessthought­ful­ness

Onset Maximization

Consonant clusters are included in the onset of syllables whenever possible.

Vowel Nucleus

Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.

Sonority Sequencing Principle

Consonants within a syllable are ordered by their sonority.

  • The compound nature of the word introduces a slight complexity in syllable division.
  • Potential reduction of /ɪd/ to /d/ in rapid speech.
  • Regional variations in vowel quality and stress placement may occur.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/8/2025

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