wrongmindedness
Syllables
wr-ong-mind-ed-ness
Pronunciation
/rɒŋˈmaɪndɪdnəs/
Stress
00100
Morphemes
wrong- + mind- + -edness
The word 'wrong-mindedness' is divided into five syllables: wr-ong-mind-ed-ness. The primary stress falls on 'mind'. It's a noun formed from the prefix 'wrong-', the root 'mind-', and the suffix '-edness'. Syllable division follows the principles of maximizing onsets and adhering to the vowel peak principle.
Definitions
- 1
The state of having an incorrect or unreasonable way of thinking; a disposition to be prejudiced or stubborn.
“His wrong-mindedness prevented him from seeing the truth.”
“The committee was criticized for its wrong-mindedness.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('mind'). The first, second, fourth and fifth syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
wr — Onset consonant cluster.. ong — Vowel followed by nasal consonant.. mind — Diphthong followed by nasal consonant, stressed syllable.. ed — Schwa vowel followed by a voiced alveolar stop.. ness — Nasal consonant followed by schwa, unstressed syllable.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are grouped with the following vowel to form the onset of a syllable.
Vowel Peak Principle
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound, which forms the nucleus of the syllable.
Coda Preference
Consonants are preferred in the coda (end) of a syllable if they can be accommodated without creating an overly complex syllable structure.
- The '-ed' suffix can be reduced to /d/ in rapid speech.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but do not significantly alter syllable division.
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