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Words with Prefix “lead-” in English (US)
Browse English (US) words starting with the prefix “lead-”, complete with pronunciations, syllable breakdowns, and linguistic insights.
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lead- Old English *lēad*, meaning 'heavy, weighted'. Adjectival modifier.
leadenheartedness
5 syllables17 letters
lead·en·heart·ed·ness
/ˌliːdənˈhɑːrtɪdnəs/
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The word 'leadenheartedness' is divided into five syllables: lead-en-heart-ed-ness. It's a complex noun formed from the prefix 'lead', the root 'heart', and the suffixes '-ed' and '-ness'. Primary stress falls on 'heart', with secondary stress on 'lead'. Syllabification follows VCV, consonant cluster, and suffix division rules.