clearsightedness
Syllables
cle-ar-sight-ed-ness
Pronunciation
/ˌklɪərˈsaɪtɪd.nəs/
Stress
00100
Morphemes
clear- + sight + -ed
Clear-sightedness is a noun formed from the adjective clear-sighted and the suffix -ness. It is divided into five syllables: cle-ar-sight-ed-ness, with primary stress on sight. The syllable division follows rules maximizing onsets and dividing after vowels. The word's morphemic structure reveals its origins in Old English.
Definitions
- 1
The quality of being able to understand or think clearly; discernment.
“Her clear-sightedness allowed her to see through his deception.”
“The judge's clear-sightedness was crucial to the case.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable, 'sight'. The first and last syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
cle — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. ar — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. sight — Open syllable, diphthong followed by consonant, primary stress.. ed — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.. ness — Closed syllable, consonant followed by vowel and consonant.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Syllables are formed to maximize the number of consonants in the onset (beginning) of the syllable.
Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are typically divided after vowels, especially when followed by consonants.
Diphthong Rule
Diphthongs generally remain within a single syllable.
- The compound adjective 'clear-sighted' could potentially be analyzed as a single unit, but separating it into 'clear' and 'sight' aligns better with the overall syllable structure and morphemic analysis.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might affect the vowel quality in some syllables, but the core syllable division remains consistent.
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