narrowmindedness
Syllables
nar-row-mind-ed-ness
Pronunciation
/ˈnæroʊˌmaɪndɪdnəs/
Stress
10101
Morphemes
narrow- + mind + -edness
The word 'narrow-mindedness' is divided into five syllables: nar-row-mind-ed-ness. It's a noun formed from the prefix 'narrow-', the root 'mind', and the suffixes '-ed' and '-ness'. Primary stress falls on the 'mind' syllable. Syllabification follows standard vowel and consonant cluster rules.
Definitions
- 1
The quality or state of having an inflexible or prejudiced attitude; unwillingness to consider different viewpoints.
“His narrow-mindedness prevented him from understanding other cultures.”
“She overcame her narrow-mindedness through travel and education.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('mind').
Syllables
nar — Open syllable, initial consonant.. row — Closed syllable, diphthong.. mind — Closed syllable, diphthong, primary stress.. ed — Closed syllable, weak vowel.. ness — Closed syllable, reduced vowel.
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Vowel Rule
Each syllable generally contains one vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are often split based on sonority.
Compound Word Rule
Compound words are divided between the constituent words.
Affixation Rule
Prefixes and suffixes are generally separated into their own syllables.
- The 'row' diphthong in 'narrow' can sometimes be perceived as a single unit, but syllabification requires separation based on vowel presence.
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