worldlymindedness
Syllables
world-ly-mind-ed-ness
Pronunciation
/ˈwɜːldli ˈmaɪndɪdnəs/
Stress
10000
Morphemes
world + mind + edness
The word 'worldly-mindedness' is divided into five syllables: world-ly-mind-ed-ness. Primary stress falls on 'world'. It's a noun formed from the prefix 'world', root 'mind', and suffixes '-ed' and '-ness'. Syllabification follows standard English rules of VC and CVC structures, with considerations for weak syllable reduction and non-rhoticity.
Definitions
- 1
The state of being concerned with worldly affairs and pleasures rather than spiritual ones.
“His worldly-mindedness prevented him from appreciating the beauty of simple living.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('world'). The remaining syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
world — Closed syllable, CVC structure, primary stress.. ly — Open syllable, VC structure, weak syllable.. mind — Closed syllable, CVC structure.. ed — Closed syllable, VC structure, weak syllable.. ness — Closed syllable, CVC structure.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant (VC)
Syllables often end in a vowel sound followed by a consonant.
Consonant-Vowel-Consonant (CVC)
Syllables often contain a consonant, a vowel, and another consonant.
Stress Placement
Primary stress influences syllable prominence and can affect vowel reduction in unstressed syllables.
- Non-rhoticity of 'r' in GB English.
- Weak syllable reduction in '-ly', '-ed', and '-ness'.
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