falseheartedness
Syllables
fal-se-heart-ed-ness
Pronunciation
/ˈfɔːlsˌhɑːrtɪd.nəs/
Stress
10001
Morphemes
false- + heart- + -edness
The word 'falseheartedness' is divided into five syllables: fal-se-heart-ed-ness. The primary stress falls on the first syllable. The division follows standard English syllable division rules based on vowel-consonant patterns and morphemic boundaries. The word is a noun denoting a lack of sincerity.
Definitions
- 1
The quality or state of being deceitful or lacking sincerity.
“His falseheartedness was revealed when he betrayed his friends.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('fal'). The remaining syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
fal — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant blend.. se — Weak syllable, single consonant.. heart — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant blend.. ed — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant blend.. ness — Closed syllable, vowel followed by nasal consonant and schwa.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant Blend
Syllable division occurs before consonant blends following a vowel (e.g., 'fl' in 'fal').
Vowel-Consonant
Syllable division occurs after a vowel followed by a consonant, creating a closed syllable (e.g., 'heart').
- The '-ed' suffix can be pronounced as /ɪd/ or /d/ depending on the preceding sound.
- Regional variations may affect vowel sounds but not syllable division.
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