wrongheadednesses
Syllables
wrong-head-ed-ness-es
Pronunciation
/rɒŋˈhedɪdnəsɪz/
Stress
01000
Morphemes
wrong- + head + -ednesses
The word 'wrongheadednesses' is a five-syllable noun with primary stress on 'head'. It's formed from a prefix, root, and multiple suffixes, and syllabification follows standard English rules.
Definitions
- 1
Stubborn or misguided opinions or beliefs; foolishly obstinate behavior.
“His wrongheadednesses led to several failed projects.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress on the third syllable ('head'). Secondary stress on the first syllable ('wrong').
Syllables
wrong — Closed syllable, onset consonant cluster 'wr'. head — Closed syllable, primary stress. ed — Closed syllable, past participle suffix. ness — Closed syllable, noun forming suffix. es — Closed syllable, plural marker
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