gentlemanlikeness
Syllables
gen-tle-man-like-ness
Pronunciation
/ˌdʒɛntəlˈmæn.lɪk.nəs/
Stress
01011
Morphemes
gentle, man + like, ness
The word 'gentlemanlikeness' is divided into five syllables: gen-tle-man-like-ness. Primary stress falls on 'mæn'. It's a noun formed from the roots 'gentle' and 'man' with the suffixes 'like' and 'ness', denoting qualities of a gentleman.
Definitions
- 1
The qualities or characteristics associated with a gentleman; refined, courteous, and honorable behavior.
“His gentlemanlikeness was evident in his respectful treatment of everyone.”
“She admired his gentlemanlikeness and grace.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress on the third syllable ('mæn'), secondary stress on the first syllable ('gen').
Syllables
gen — Open syllable, onset cluster /dʒ/.. tle — Closed syllable, onset /t/, coda /l/.. man — Open syllable, onset /m/.. like — Open syllable, onset /l/, diphthong /aɪ/.. ness — Closed syllable, onset /n/, coda /s/
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