bloodthirstinesses
Syllables
blood-thirst-i-ness-es
Pronunciation
/ˈblʌdˌθɜːrs.tɪ.nəs.iz/
Stress
10000
Morphemes
blood, thirst + -i-ness-es
bloodthirstinesses is a five-syllable noun with primary stress on the first syllable. It's formed from the roots 'blood' and 'thirst' with the suffixes '-i-', '-ness', and '-es'. Syllabification follows standard onset-rime division rules.
Definitions
- 1
The quality or state of being excessively eager to inflict suffering or see bloodshed.
“The dictator's bloodthirstinesses were legendary.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('blood'). The remaining syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
blood — Closed syllable, stressed.. thirst — Closed syllable, unstressed.. i — Open syllable, unstressed, connecting vowel.. ness — Closed syllable, unstressed, suffix.. es — Closed syllable, unstressed, plural marker.
Word Parts
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Onset-Rime Division
Syllables are divided based on the onset (initial consonant sound(s)) and rime (vowel and any following consonants).
Stress Rule
Primary stress falls on the first syllable in this multi-syllabic word.
Vowel as Syllable Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Suffix Division
Suffixes are generally separated into their own syllables.
- The 'th' cluster is treated as a single onset.
- The connecting vowel /ɪ/ is inserted for euphony.
- Regional variations in pronunciation may exist.
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