lasciviousnesses
Syllables
las-ci-vi-ous-ness-es
Pronunciation
/læˈsɪvi.əs.nəs.ɪz/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
lascivi + ousnesses
The word 'lasciviousnesses' is a six-syllable noun with primary stress on the fourth syllable. Syllabification follows standard English V-C and C-V rules, with suffixes separated. Vowel reduction is likely in unstressed syllables.
Definitions
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('ous').
Syllables
las — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. ci — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. vi — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. ous — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant cluster, often reduced to schwa.. ness — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant cluster, often reduced to schwa.. es — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant, plural marker.
Word Parts
Similar Words
V-C Division
Syllable break occurs after a vowel when followed by a consonant.
C-V Division
Syllable break occurs before a vowel when preceded by a consonant.
Suffix Separation
Suffixes are generally separated into their own syllables.
- Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables is common.
- Regional variations in pronunciation may affect vowel realization.
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