animaderviness
Syllables
an-i-ma-der-vi-ness
Pronunciation
/ˌænɪməˈdɜːrvɪsnəs/
Stress
001001
Morphemes
an- + imadvers- + -iveness
Animadversiveness is a five-syllable noun (an-i-ma-der-vi-ness) with primary stress on the third syllable. It's of Latin origin, meaning a critical disposition. Syllabification follows standard English rules, but dialectal variations in the /dɜːr/ sequence are possible.
Definitions
- 1
The quality of being critical or finding fault; a tendency to censure or disapprove.
“His animadversiveness towards modern art was well-known.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('der'). The stress pattern follows the general rule of penultimate syllable stress in words ending in '-ness'.
Syllables
an — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. i — Open syllable, vowel only.. ma — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. der — Closed syllable, consonant cluster followed by a vowel.. vi — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. ness — Closed syllable, consonant cluster followed by a schwa.
Word Parts
Vowel-Coda Rule
Syllables generally end in vowels. Consonants following vowels are assigned to the next syllable unless they form a cluster that can begin a syllable.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are divided to maximize onsets.
Vowel-Only Rule
A single vowel constitutes a syllable.
Maximizing Onsets
Preference is given to assigning consonants to the following syllable to create a valid onset.
- The /dɜːr/ sequence may be pronounced as /dər/ in some dialects.
- The word's length and uncommon root may lead to pronunciation variations.
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