lowspiritedness
The word 'low-spiritedness' is divided into five syllables: low-spir-it-ed-ness. It consists of the prefix 'low-', the root 'spirit-', and the suffixes '-ed' and '-ness'. Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('it'). Syllabification follows vowel-consonant-vowel patterns and maintains consonant clusters.
Definitions
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A state of being dejected, lacking enthusiasm, or depressed.
“His low-spiritedness was evident in his slumped posture and quiet demeanor.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('it').
Syllables
low — Open syllable, diphthong.. spir — Closed syllable, consonant cluster.. it — Closed syllable, primary stress.. ed — Closed syllable, past tense/adjective forming suffix.. ness — Closed syllable, noun forming suffix.
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Vowel-C-V Rule
Syllables are formed around vowel sounds with intervening consonants.
Consonant Cluster Rule
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Suffix Rule
Suffixes are typically separated into their own syllables.
Stress Placement Rule
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- Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables.
- Regional variations in pronunciation.
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