wrongheadedness
The word 'wrong-headedness' is divided into four syllables: wr-ong-head-ed-ness. The primary stress falls on 'head'. It's a noun formed from the prefix 'wrong-', root 'head', and suffix '-edness'. Syllable division follows standard English rules based on vowel sounds and consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
The quality of being stubbornly and unreasonably opinionated; foolish obstinacy.
“His wrong-headedness prevented him from seeing the benefits of the new policy.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('head').
Syllables
wr-ong — Closed syllable, complex onset.. head — Closed syllable, primary stress.. ed — Closed syllable, suffix.. ness — Closed syllable, suffix.
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Onset-Rime Division
Syllables are divided based on the onset (initial consonant sound(s)) and rime (vowel and following consonants).
Vowel Sound Principle
Each syllable typically contains one vowel sound.
- The 'wr' consonant cluster is a common initial cluster in English.
- The pronunciation of the '-ed' suffix can vary depending on the preceding sound.
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