mischieviousnesses
Syllables
mis-chi-e-vi-ous-ness-es
Pronunciation
/mɪˈʃiːviəsˌnɛsɪz/
Stress
0100000
Morphemes
mis- + chief + -ious-ness-es
The word 'mischievousnesses' is divided into seven syllables: mis-chi-e-vi-ous-ness-es. Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('chi'). It's a noun formed from the root 'chief' with multiple prefixes and suffixes. Syllabification follows standard English rules based on vowel-consonant patterns.
Definitions
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('chi'). The remaining syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
mis — Open syllable, unstressed.. chi — Open syllable, stressed.. e — Open syllable, unstressed.. vi — Open syllable, unstressed.. ous — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ness — Closed syllable, unstressed.. es — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
Vowel-Consonant-Consonant (VCC)
Syllable division before the consonant cluster.
Vowel-Consonant (VC)
Syllable division after the vowel.
Consonant-Vowel-Consonant (CVC)
Syllable division after the vowel.
Consonant Blends
Treat consonant blends as part of the onset.
- The length of the word and multiple suffixes create a complex structure.
- Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables is a common phenomenon.
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