brokenheartedness
Syllables
bro-ken-heart-ed-ness
Pronunciation
/ˈbroʊkən ˈhɑːrtɪd nəs/
Stress
10100
Morphemes
broken- + heart + -ed
The word 'broken-heartedness' is divided into five syllables: bro-ken-heart-ed-ness. It consists of the prefix 'broken-', the root 'heart', and the suffixes '-ed' and '-ness'. Primary stress falls on the first syllable. Syllabification follows standard US English vowel and suffix rules.
Definitions
- 1
A state of extreme sadness or grief, typically caused by the end of a romantic relationship.
“She was overcome with broken-heartedness after the breakup.”
“The novel explores the depths of broken-heartedness.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress on the first syllable ('bro'), secondary stress on the third syllable ('heart'). Remaining syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
bro — Open syllable, primary stress.. ken — Closed syllable, unstressed.. heart — Closed syllable, secondary stress.. ed — Closed syllable, unstressed, suffix.. ness — Closed syllable, unstressed, suffix.
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Onset-Rime Rule
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Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are often split, but not necessarily if they form a natural phonetic unit.
Suffix Rule
Suffixes are generally separated into their own syllables.
- The compound adjective 'broken-hearted' presents a slight complexity, but the common pronunciation favors the given syllabification.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation might slightly affect perceived syllable boundaries.
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