coarsegrainedness
Syllables
co-arse-grained-ness
Pronunciation
/koʊrs ˈɡreɪnd nəs/
Stress
0110
Morphemes
co- + arse + grainedness
Coarse-grainedness is a four-syllable noun with stress on 'grained'. It's formed from 'co-', 'arse', 'grain', '-ed', and '-ness'. Syllable division follows standard English rules, prioritizing onsets and vowel nuclei.
Definitions
- 1
The quality of being composed of or characterized by relatively large particles; lacking fine detail or subtlety.
“The image lacked detail due to the coarse-grainedness of the sensor.”
“The analysis revealed a surprising level of coarse-grainedness in the data.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('grained'). The first and fourth syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
co — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. arse — Closed syllable, consonant cluster.. grained — Closed syllable, diphthong and consonant cluster.. ness — Closed syllable, nasal consonant and schwa.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Attempting to include as many consonants as possible in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel Nucleus
Every syllable must have a vowel sound (nucleus).
Syllable Weight
Closed syllables (ending in a consonant) are generally more prominent than open syllables (ending in a vowel).
- The archaic nature of 'arse' as a standalone word.
- Potential regional variations in the pronunciation of 'coarse'.
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