allembracingness
Syllables
all-em-brac-ing-ness
Pronunciation
/ɔːl ɪmˈbreɪsɪŋnəs/
Stress
0 0 1 0 0
Morphemes
all- + embrace + -ingness
The word 'all-embracingness' is divided into five syllables: all-em-brac-ing-ness. The primary stress falls on the third syllable ('brac'). It's formed from the prefix 'all-', the root 'embrace', and the suffixes '-ing' and '-ness'. Syllabification follows standard English rules based on vowel-consonant patterns and suffix separation.
Definitions
- 1
The state or quality of being all-encompassing or inclusive.
“The all-embracingness of her love was comforting.”
“The organization's all-embracingness allowed people from all walks of life to participate.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('brac'). The stress pattern is typical for words with multiple suffixes and a complex root.
Syllables
all — Open syllable, long vowel sound.. em — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant blend.. brac — Open syllable, diphthong followed by a consonant.. ing — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a nasal consonant.. ness — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant (VC)
Syllables are often divided after a vowel followed by a consonant.
Diphthong Rule
Diphthongs generally stay within the same syllable.
Liquid Consonant Rule
Liquid consonants (l, r) can often form part of an open syllable.
Suffix Rule
Suffixes are generally separated into their own syllables.
- The combination of multiple suffixes (-ing and -ness) is relatively uncommon but doesn't violate core syllabification rules.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might affect vowel quality but not syllable division.
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