largehandedness
Syllables
lar-ge-han-ded-ness
Pronunciation
/lɑːrdʒ ˈhændɪdnəs/
Stress
01001
Morphemes
large- + hand + -edness
The word 'large-handedness' is a noun composed of the prefix 'large-', root 'hand', and suffixes '-ed' and '-ness'. It is divided into five syllables: lar-ge-han-ded-ness, with primary stress on the second syllable. Syllabification follows standard US English rules based on vowel and consonant sequences.
Definitions
- 1
The quality or state of having large hands.
“His large-handedness was an advantage in basketball.”
“The surgeon noted the patient's large-handedness.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('ge'). The stress pattern is typical for words with multiple suffixes.
Syllables
lar — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. ge — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. han — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. ded — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant cluster.. ness — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Coda Rule
Syllables generally end with a vowel sound.
Consonant-Coda Rule
Syllables can end with a consonant.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are maintained within a syllable.
- The pronunciation of the '-ed' suffix can vary, but /ɪd/ is correct in this context.
- The 'g' in 'large' is pronounced as /dʒ/, a common phonetic variation.
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