doublefacedness
The word 'double-facedness' is divided into four syllables: dou-ble-faced-ness. It consists of the prefix 'double-', the root 'face', and the suffixes '-ed' and '-ness'. Primary stress falls on the first syllable of 'double' and 'faced'. Syllabification follows standard onset-rime and CVC structure rules.
Definitions
- 1
The quality of being hypocritical or deceitful; having one appearance or set of feelings to the public and another in private.
“His double-facedness was eventually exposed.”
“She accused him of double-facedness and betrayal.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable of 'double' and 'faced'.
Syllables
dou — Open syllable, diphthong nucleus.. ble — Closed syllable, CVC structure.. faced — Closed syllable, diphthong nucleus, consonant cluster coda.. ness — Closed syllable, schwa nucleus.
Word Parts
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Onset-Rime
Syllables are divided based on the onset and rime structure, identifying the vowel nucleus and any surrounding consonants.
CVC Structure
Closed syllables (ending in a consonant) are identified based on the consonant-vowel-consonant pattern.
- The compound nature of 'double' does not significantly alter syllabification.
- The '-ed' suffix is relatively straightforward in this context, forming an adjective.
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