matteroffactness
The word 'matter-of-factness' is divided into five syllables: mat-ter-of-fact-ness. It consists of the root 'matter', the interfix 'of', the root 'fact', and the suffix '-ness'. Primary stress falls on 'mat' and 'fact', with secondary stress on 'ness'. Syllabification follows standard US English rules based on vowel-consonant patterns.
Definitions
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The quality of being straightforward, unemotional, and practical.
“She spoke with a matter-of-factness that surprised everyone.”
“His matter-of-factness was often mistaken for rudeness.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress on the first syllable of 'matter' and 'fact', secondary stress on 'ness'
Syllables
mat — Open syllable, stressed.. ter — Closed syllable, unstressed.. of — Open syllable, unstressed.. fact — Closed syllable, stressed.. ness — Closed syllable, secondary stress.
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Vowel-Consonant (VC)
Syllables typically end in vowels; consonant follows a vowel.
Consonant-Vowel-Consonant (CVC)
Consonants between vowels create syllable boundaries.
Vowel Alone
A single vowel constitutes a syllable.
- Compound word structure; reduction of 'of' to /əv/ in connected speech; consistent treatment of '-ness' as a single syllable.
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