infinitesimalness
Syllables
in-fi-ni-tes-i-mal-ness
Pronunciation
/ˌɪn.fɪ.nɪˈtes.ɪ.məl.nəs/
Stress
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Morphemes
in- + finite + -tesimalness
The word 'infinitesimalness' is divided into seven syllables: in-fi-ni-tes-i-mal-ness. The primary stress falls on 'tes'. It's a noun formed from the Latin root 'finite' with prefixes and suffixes indicating extreme smallness. Syllabification follows standard English rules of onset-rime division and vowel separation.
Definitions
- 1
The quality or state of being extremely small; an immeasurably small quantity.
“The infinitesimalness of the particle made it difficult to detect.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('tes'). The stress pattern is typical for words with multiple suffixes.
Syllables
in — Closed syllable, onset consonant cluster.. fi — Open syllable.. ni — Open syllable.. tes — Closed, stressed syllable.. i — Open syllable, standalone vowel.. mal — Closed syllable, coda consonant cluster.. ness — Closed syllable, common suffix.
Word Parts
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Onset-Rime
Dividing syllables based on the consonant onset and vowel-rich rime.
Vowel Division
Each vowel sound generally forms a syllable.
Consonant Cluster Division
Consonant clusters are often maintained within a syllable, especially at the onset or coda.
Stress Placement
Stress influences syllable prominence and can affect vowel reduction.
- The length and multiple morphemes make it a complex case.
- Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables.
- The '-tesimal' sequence is relatively uncommon.
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