doublemindedness
Syllables
dou-ble-mind-ed-ness
Pronunciation
/ˈdʌbəl ˈmaɪndɪdnəs/
Stress
10001
Morphemes
double- + mind + -ed
The word 'double-mindedness' is divided into five syllables: dou-ble-mind-ed-ness. It consists of the prefix 'double-', the root 'mind', and the suffixes '-ed' and '-ness'. Primary stress falls on the first syllable. Syllabification follows standard English rules regarding vowel-coda, consonant clusters, and suffixes.
Definitions
- 1
The state of being uncertain about one's beliefs, loyalties, or intentions; indecisiveness.
“His double-mindedness prevented him from making a firm commitment.”
“The politician's double-mindedness alienated many voters.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('dou'), and secondary stress falls on the syllable 'mind'. The remaining syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
dou — Open syllable, vowel sound followed by consonant.. ble — Closed syllable, vowel sound followed by consonant cluster.. mind — Open syllable, diphthong followed by consonant cluster.. ed — Closed syllable, vowel sound followed by consonant.. ness — Closed syllable, vowel sound followed by consonant.
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Vowel-Coda Rule
Syllables generally end in a vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are maintained within a syllable unless they are easily separable.
Suffix Rule
Common suffixes (like -ed and -ness) typically form separate syllables.
Diphthong-Coda Rule
Diphthongs can form the nucleus of a syllable.
- The compound 'double' is treated as a single unit for syllabification.
- Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables (e.g., 'ed' and 'ness').
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