intemperatenesses
Syllables
in-tem-per-a-te-nes-ses
Pronunciation
/ˌɪnˈtɛmpərətˌnɛsɪz/
Stress
0010000
Morphemes
in- + temper + -ate-ness-es
The word 'intemperatenesses' is divided into seven syllables: in-tem-per-a-te-nes-ses. It features a Latin-derived root 'temper' with prefixes and suffixes indicating negation, adjectival formation, noun formation, and plurality. Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('per'). Syllabification follows standard CV and vowel rules.
Definitions
- 1
Lack of moderation; excessive indulgence.
“The king's intemperatenesses led to the downfall of his kingdom.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('per'). Secondary stress on the first syllable ('in').
Syllables
in — Closed syllable, unstressed.. tem — Closed syllable, unstressed.. per — Closed syllable, primary stressed.. a — Open syllable, unstressed.. te — Open syllable, unstressed.. nes — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ses — Closed syllable, unstressed.
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Consonant-Vowel (CV) Rule
Consonants typically belong to the following vowel sound.
Closed Syllable Rule
Syllables ending in a consonant are considered 'closed'.
Open Syllable Rule
Syllables ending in a vowel are considered 'open'.
- Complex morphology requires careful application of rules.
- Multiple suffixes necessitate clear morphemic boundaries.
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