marblemindedness
The word 'marble-mindedness' is divided into five syllables: mar-ble-mind-ed-ness. It consists of the root 'mind' and the suffixes '-ed' and '-ness'. Primary stress falls on 'mar' and 'mind', with secondary stress on '-ness'. The syllabification follows standard English vowel and consonant cluster rules, accounting for the compound structure of the word.
Definitions
- 1
The quality of having a firm, unyielding, or inflexible mind; a resolute or determined disposition.
“Her marble-mindedness allowed her to withstand the pressure.”
“He approached the negotiations with a remarkable degree of marble-mindedness.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress on the first syllable of 'marble' and 'mind', secondary stress on the final syllable '-ness'.
Syllables
mar — Open syllable, stressed.. ble — Closed syllable, unstressed, syllabic consonant.. mind — Open syllable, stressed.. ed — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ness — Closed syllable, secondary stress.
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Compound Word Rule
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Suffix Rule
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- The compound nature of the word ('marble' + 'mind') introduces a potential point of ambiguity, but treating 'marble' as a single unit is consistent with its established pronunciation.
- The schwa /ə/ in the final syllable of 'marble' can be reduced or elided in rapid speech.
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