weightlessnesses
Syllables
wei-ght-less-ness-es
Pronunciation
/ˈweɪt.lɛs.nəs.ɪz/
Stress
10101
Morphemes
weight + -less-ness-es
The word 'weightlessnesses' is divided into five syllables: wei-ght-less-ness-es. It consists of the root 'weight' and the suffixes '-less', '-ness', and '-es'. Primary stress falls on the third syllable. Syllable division follows standard English rules based on vowel-consonant patterns and suffix separation.
Definitions
- 1
The state or quality of being without weight.
“The astronauts experienced complete weightlessness during their space walk.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('less').
Syllables
wei — Open syllable, diphthong.. ght — Closed syllable, consonant cluster.. less — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.. ness — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.. es — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant.
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Vowel-Consonant Division
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Consonant Cluster Division
Consonant clusters are typically maintained within a syllable.
Suffix Division
Suffixes are generally separated into their own syllables.
- The 'gh' digraph is pronounced in this case, influencing syllable division. Multiple suffixes create a complex structure.
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