conscientiousness
Syllables
con-sci-en-ti-ous-ness
Pronunciation
/ˌkɒnʃiːənˈtɪsnəs/
Stress
010011
Morphemes
con + scient + ious
The word 'conscientiousness' is divided into six syllables: con-sci-en-ti-ous-ness. It's a noun derived from Latin roots, with primary stress on the penultimate syllable. Syllable division follows standard English rules based on vowel-consonant patterns and consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
The quality of being careful, diligent, and thorough.
“Her conscientiousness ensured the project was completed flawlessly.”
“He was praised for his conscientiousness and attention to detail.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('tious'). Secondary stress on the first syllable ('con').
Syllables
con — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster. sci — Open syllable, 'sc' cluster. en — Open syllable. ti — Closed syllable. ous — Closed syllable. ness — Closed syllable
Word Parts
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Consonant Cluster Rule
Syllables are divided around consonant clusters (e.g., 'sc' in 'sci').
Vowel-Consonant Rule
When a syllable contains a vowel followed by a consonant, the syllable typically ends at the consonant (e.g., 'ti').
Open Syllable Rule
Syllables ending in a vowel sound are considered open syllables.
- The length of the word and multiple suffixes require careful application of syllable division rules.
- The 'sc' cluster is a common initial consonant cluster and doesn't pose a significant challenge.
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