meritoriousnesses
Syllables
mer-i-to-ri-ous-ness-es
Pronunciation
/ˌmɛrɪtɔːriˈəsˌnɛsɪz/
Stress
1000100
Morphemes
merit + or-ious-ness-es
The word 'meritoriousnesses' is a complex noun with seven syllables divided as mer-i-to-ri-ous-ness-es. It is derived from the Latin root 'merit' and features multiple suffixes. Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('ous').
Definitions
- 1
The qualities or states of deserving reward or praise; instances of deserving merit.
“The committee recognized the student's meritoriousnesses in academics and extracurricular activities.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress on the fifth syllable ('ous'), secondary stress on the first syllable ('mer').
Syllables
mer — Open syllable, stressed.. i — Open syllable, unstressed.. to — Open syllable, unstressed.. ri — Open syllable, unstressed.. ous — Open syllable, stressed.. ness — Closed syllable, unstressed.. es — Closed syllable, unstressed.
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- The length of the word and multiple suffixes create a complex syllable structure. The pronunciation of '-rious' can vary regionally.
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