worldlymindedly
Syllables
world-ly-mind-ed-ly
Pronunciation
/ˈwɜːldli ˈmaɪndɪdli/
Stress
10010
Morphemes
world + mind + ly-ed-ly
The word 'worldly-mindedly' is divided into five syllables: world-ly-mind-ed-ly. The primary stress falls on 'mind'. It's an adverb formed from the root 'mind' with prefixes and suffixes indicating a manner of thinking focused on practical concerns. Syllable division follows standard English vowel-consonant rules.
Definitions
- 1
In a manner characterized by a focus on worldly concerns and experiences; pragmatically and without idealism.
“He approached the problem worldly-mindedly, considering all the practical implications.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('mind'). The first and fourth syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
world — Open syllable with a vowel followed by a consonant cluster.. ly — Closed syllable with a vowel followed by a consonant.. mind — Closed syllable with a diphthong followed by a consonant cluster.. ed — Closed syllable with a vowel followed by a consonant cluster.. ly — Closed syllable with a vowel followed by a consonant.
Word Parts
Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are typically divided after vowel sounds, especially when followed by consonants.
Onset-Rime Structure
Syllables are structured with an onset (initial consonant sound) and a rime (vowel and following consonants).
- The compound nature of the word and multiple suffixes require careful consideration.
- The '-ed' suffix can sometimes be pronounced /t/ or /d/ depending on the preceding sound, but maintains its syllabic identity here.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation (e.g., schwa reduction) may occur.
Nearby Words
17 wordsTrending in English (GB)
Terms getting hyphenated by users right now.