mindyourownbusiness
Syllables
mind-your-own-bus-i-ness
Pronunciation
/maɪnd jʊər oʊn ˈbɪz.nəs/
Stress
100010
Morphemes
mind, business + ness
The phrase 'mind-your-own-business' is divided into six syllables: mind-your-own-bus-i-ness. Primary stress falls on 'bus'. The phrase functions as an imperative and comprises morphemic elements from Old English and Old French origins. Syllabification follows standard vowel-consonant and vowel-r rules.
Definitions
- 1
To tell someone not to interfere in other people's affairs.
“He told his brother to mind his own business.”
“She decided to mind her own business and let them sort it out.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress on 'bus' in 'business', secondary stress on 'mind'. The stress pattern reflects the phrasal nature of the expression, with emphasis on the final component.
Syllables
mind — Closed syllable, primary stress.. your — Open syllable, unstressed.. own — Closed syllable, unstressed.. bus — Closed syllable, secondary stress.. i — Open syllable, unstressed.. ness — Closed syllable, unstressed.
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Vowel-Consonant Rule
Syllables are often divided after a vowel followed by a consonant.
Vowel-R Rule
Syllables are often divided before a vowel followed by 'r'.
Consonant Blend Rule
Consonant blends are typically kept together within a syllable.
Single Vowel Rule
Single vowel sounds form their own syllable.
- The compound nature of the phrase influences stress assignment.
- The 'i' in 'business' is often reduced to a schwa in casual speech.
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