magnanimousnesses
Syllables
mag-nan-i-mous-nes-ses
Pronunciation
/ˌmæɡˈnæ.nɪ.məs.nɪs.ɪz/
Stress
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Morphemes
magna- + nim- + ous
The word 'magnanimousnesses' is divided into six syllables: mag-nan-i-mous-nes-ses. It has primary stress on the third syllable and secondary stress on the first. It's a noun formed from Latin roots and English suffixes, denoting a state of generosity. Syllable division follows the onset-rime principle and vowel-by-vowel separation.
Definitions
- 1
The state or quality of being generous or forgiving, especially toward a rival or someone less powerful than oneself.
“Her magnanimousnesses were legendary, always extending kindness even to those who wronged her.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress on the third syllable ('i'), secondary stress on the first syllable ('mag').
Syllables
mag — Open syllable, onset consonant /m/, vowel /æ/, coda consonant /ɡ/. nan — Open syllable, onset consonant /n/, vowel /æ/. i — Closed syllable, vowel /ɪ/. mous — Closed syllable, onset consonant /m/, vowel /ə/, coda consonant /s/. nes — Closed syllable, onset consonant /n/, vowel /ɛ/, coda consonant /s/. ses — Closed syllable, onset consonant /s/, vowel /ɪ/, coda consonant /z/
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Onset-Rime Principle
Syllables are formed around a vowel nucleus, with optional onset and coda consonants.
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Consonants are assigned to the following vowel whenever possible.
Vowel-by-Vowel Principle
Each vowel sound generally forms a separate syllable.
- The word's length and multiple suffixes create a complex case.
- The division 'mag-nan-i-mous-nes-ses' is the most phonologically justifiable.
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