emptyheadedness
The word 'empty-headedness' is divided into five syllables: em-pty-head-ed-ness. It features a prefix, root, and multiple suffixes. Primary stress falls on the first syllable. Syllabification follows standard English rules based on onset-rime structure and CVC patterns.
Definitions
- 1
The state of being foolish, unintelligent, or lacking in good sense.
“His empty-headedness was evident in his illogical arguments.”
“She dismissed his ideas as pure empty-headedness.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress on the first syllable ('em-') and secondary stress on the fourth syllable ('head-').
Syllables
em — Open syllable, onset-rime structure.. pty — Closed syllable, CVC structure.. head — Closed syllable, CVC structure.. ed — Closed syllable, VCC structure.. ness — Closed syllable, CVC structure.
Word Parts
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Onset-Rime
Syllables are formed around a vowel nucleus, with preceding consonants forming the onset and following consonants forming the rime.
CVC Structure
Consonant-Vowel-Consonant syllables are common and easily identifiable.
Suffixation
Suffixes generally form separate syllables, especially when they contain vowels.
- The 'pty' cluster is relatively uncommon but acceptable. Multiple suffixes are handled according to standard English morphology.
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