faintheartedness
Syllables
fain-thear-ted-ness
Pronunciation
/ˌfeɪnθˈhɑːrtɪdnəs/
Stress
0010
Morphemes
fain- + heart- + -edness
The word 'faintheartedness' is divided into four syllables: fain-thear-ted-ness. It is a noun derived from Old English roots, meaning a lack of courage. Stress falls on the third syllable. Syllabification follows standard vowel-coda and consonant cluster rules.
Definitions
- 1
The quality or state of lacking courage; timidity; cowardice.
“His faintheartedness prevented him from speaking up during the meeting.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('ted'). The first and second syllables are unstressed, and the fourth syllable is also unstressed.
Syllables
fain — Open syllable, diphthong.. thear — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.. ted — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.. ness — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant.
Word Parts
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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 phonotactically prohibited.
Onset-Rime Rule
Syllables are divided into an onset (initial consonant(s)) and a rime (vowel and following consonants).
- The /θh/ sequence is unusual but permissible.
- The length of the word and the presence of multiple morphemes contribute to its complexity.
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