absentmindedness
Syllables
ab-sent-mind-ed-ness
Pronunciation
/ˈæb.sənt ˈmaɪn.dɪd.nəs/
Stress
00100
Morphemes
ab- + sent + mindedness
The word 'absent-mindedness' is divided into five syllables: ab-sent-mind-ed-ness. It's a complex noun formed from a prefix, two roots, and two suffixes. Primary stress falls on 'mind'. Syllabification follows vowel and morpheme boundary rules, with the '-ed' suffix pronounced as a separate syllable.
Definitions
- 1
The quality of being preoccupied with one's thoughts; a lack of attention to one's surroundings.
“His absent-mindedness caused him to miss the turn.”
“She was known for her charming absent-mindedness.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable, 'mind'. The first and last syllables are unstressed, while 'sent' receives secondary stress due to its position within the compound.
Syllables
ab — Open syllable, initial syllable.. sent — Closed syllable, vowel reduction common in unstressed syllables.. mind — Closed syllable, primary stress.. ed — Closed syllable, suffix, pronounced as a separate syllable due to preceding /n/.. ness — Closed syllable, noun-forming suffix.
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Vowel Rule
Syllables are generally formed around vowel sounds.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are split to avoid complex syllable structures.
Morpheme Boundary Rule
Syllable boundaries often align with morpheme boundaries.
- The compound nature of the word requires careful consideration of stress placement.
- The pronunciation of the '-ed' suffix can vary, but is pronounced /ɪd/ here due to the preceding /n/.
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