goodtemperedness
Syllables
good-tem-pered-ness
Pronunciation
/ˌɡʊdˈtɛmpərdnəs/
Stress
01000
Morphemes
good + temper + edness
The word 'goodtemperedness' is divided into five syllables: good-tem-pered-ness. It consists of the prefix 'good', the root 'temper', and the suffix '-edness'. Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('per'). Syllabification follows standard vowel-consonant and consonant-vowel-consonant patterns.
Definitions
- 1
The state of being habitually in a good mood; a cheerful and agreeable disposition.
“Her goodtemperedness was infectious.”
“He was known for his goodtemperedness even in difficult situations.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('per'), with secondary stress on the first syllable ('good'). The remaining syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
good — Open syllable, stressed.. tem — Open syllable, unstressed.. per — Open syllable, unstressed.. ed — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ness — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant (VC) Pattern
Syllables are often divided after a vowel sound.
Consonant-Vowel-Consonant (CVC) Pattern
Syllables are often divided before and after a consonant between two vowels.
Stress Placement
Primary stress influences the perceived prominence of each syllable.
- The word's length and multiple morphemes require careful consideration of vowel sounds and stress patterns.
- The '-ed' suffix can sometimes be absorbed into the preceding syllable depending on the root word, but here it forms a distinct syllable.
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