cantankerousnesses
Syllables
can-tan-ker-ous-nes-ses
Pronunciation
/ˌkænˈtæŋkərəsˌnɛsɪz/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
can- + tanker- + -es
Cantankerousnesses is a six-syllable noun (can-tan-ker-ous-nes-ses) with primary stress on 'ous' (/ˌkænˈtæŋkərəsˌnɛsɪz/). It's formed from a prefix, root, and multiple suffixes, following standard English syllabification rules.
Definitions
- 1
The state of being characterized by multiple instances of a bad-tempered, argumentative, and generally unpleasant disposition.
“The old man's cantankerousnesses were legendary among the neighbors.”
“She attributed his cantankerousnesses to his failing health.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('ous').
Syllables
can — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. tan — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. ker — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant cluster.. ous — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant, primary stress.. nes — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant cluster.. ses — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant cluster.
Word Parts
Vowel-Consonant (VC)
Syllables are typically divided after a vowel followed by a consonant.
Vowel-Consonant Cluster (VCC)
Syllables are divided before the consonant cluster.
Stress Placement
Stress generally falls on the root or a suffix, often before the '-ous' suffix.
- Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables (e.g., /kən/ for /kæn/).
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation.
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