feeblemindedness
Syllables
fee-ble-mind-ed-ness
Pronunciation
/ˈfiːbəl maɪndɪdnəs/
Stress
01000
Morphemes
feeble + mind + ed-ness
The word 'feeble-mindedness' is divided into five syllables: fee-ble-mind-ed-ness. The primary stress falls on 'mind'. It's a noun formed from the prefix 'feeble-', root 'mind-', and suffixes '-ed' and '-ness'. Syllabification follows standard English vowel-consonant and consonant blend rules.
Definitions
- 1
A state of having significantly below-average intellectual functioning, often associated with developmental disabilities.
“The historical treatment of individuals with feeble-mindedness was often inhumane.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('mind'). The other syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
fee — Open syllable, long vowel sound.. ble — Closed syllable, consonant blend 'bl'. mind — Closed syllable, diphthong 'ai', primary stress.. ed — Closed syllable, weak vowel, suffix.. ness — Closed syllable, suffix.
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Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are often divided after a vowel sound, especially when followed by a consonant.
Consonant Blend Division
Consonant blends (like 'bl') are typically kept together within a syllable.
Stress Placement
Stress is often placed on the root or a prominent part of the stem, influenced by syllable weight and morphological structure.
- Pronunciation of '-ed' suffix can vary (/t/, /d/, /ɪd/).
- Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation are possible but do not alter syllabification.
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