comprehensiveness
Syllables
com-pre-hen-sive-ness
Pronunciation
/ˌkɒmprɪˈhɛnsɪvnəs/
Stress
10010
Morphemes
com- + prehend + -ness
The word 'comprehensiveness' is divided into five syllables: com-pre-hen-sive-ness. It features a Latin-derived root and multiple suffixes. Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('sive'), with secondary stress on the first ('com'). Syllable division follows standard onset-rime principles.
Definitions
- 1
The state or quality of being comprehensive; completeness.
“The comprehensiveness of the report was impressive.”
“Her comprehensiveness in addressing the issue was appreciated.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress on the fourth syllable ('sive'), secondary stress on the first syllable ('com').
Syllables
com — Open syllable, stressed. pre — Open syllable, unstressed. hen — Closed syllable, unstressed. sive — Closed syllable, stressed. ness — Closed syllable, unstressed
Word Parts
Onset-Rime Division
Syllables are divided based on the onset (initial consonant(s)) and rime (vowel and any following consonants).
Vowel-Consonant Division
When a vowel is followed by a consonant within a syllable, the syllable is typically divided before the consonant.
Stress Assignment
Primary stress is assigned based on lexical rules and morphological structure.
- The word's length and complex morphology require careful consideration of stress assignment and syllable boundaries.
- The presence of multiple suffixes influences the overall syllable structure.
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