farreachingness
The word 'far-reachingness' is divided into four syllables: far-reach-ing-ness. It consists of a prefix 'far', a root 'reach', and two suffixes '-ing' and '-ness'. Primary stress falls on 'reach', with secondary stress on 'far'. Syllabification follows standard English rules based on vowel-consonant boundaries.
Definitions
- 1
The quality or state of extending or having a wide scope or influence.
“The far-reaching effects of the policy were felt across the country.”
“The company's far-reaching influence extended into several industries.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress on the second syllable ('reach'). Secondary stress on the first syllable ('far').
Syllables
far — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. reach — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant cluster.. ing — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a nasal consonant cluster.. ness — Closed syllable, consonant-vowel-consonant structure.
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Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are divided after vowels when followed by consonants.
Consonant Cluster Division
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable.
- The word's length and multiple suffixes create a complex structure, but the standard syllabification rules apply consistently.
- Potential vowel reduction in 'far' in some dialects.
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