expressionlessness
Syllables
ex-pres-sion-less-ness
Pronunciation
/ɪkˈsprɛʃənˌlɛsnəs/
Stress
01000
Morphemes
ex- + press- + -ness
The word 'expressionlessness' is a five-syllable noun with primary stress on the second syllable. It's formed from the prefix 'ex-', the root 'press-', and the suffixes '-ion', '-less', and '-ness'. Syllabification follows standard onset-rime division rules, with the stress pattern influenced by the initial prefix.
Definitions
- 1
The state or quality of lacking expression; the absence of emotional or meaningful communication.
“The patient's expressionlessness worried the doctor.”
“His expressionlessness masked a deep sadness.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('pres') due to the prefix 'ex-'.
Syllables
ex — Open syllable, initial syllable. pres — Closed syllable, stressed. sion — Closed syllable. less — Closed syllable. ness — Closed syllable
Word Parts
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Onset-Rime Division
Syllables are divided based on the onset (initial consonant sound(s)) and rime (vowel and any following consonants).
Stress Rule
Primary stress falls on the second syllable due to the presence of the prefix 'ex-'.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable unless they are easily separable based on pronunciation.
- The length of the word and multiple suffixes create a complex syllable structure.
- The pronunciation of '-sion' can vary slightly, but the syllabification remains consistent.
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