narrowspiritedness
Syllables
nar-row-spir-it-ed-ness
Pronunciation
/ˈnæroʊ ˈspɪrɪtɪdnəs/
Stress
101000
Morphemes
narrow- + spirit- + -edness
Narrow-spiritedness is a complex noun with bi-stress on 'nar-' and 'spir-'. Syllabification follows standard US English rules, dividing the word into six syllables: nar-row-spir-it-ed-ness. It denotes a lack of open-mindedness.
Definitions
- 1
The quality of having a limited or prejudiced outlook; a lack of generosity or open-mindedness.
“His narrow-spiritedness prevented him from seeing the other side of the argument.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable of 'narrow' and the first syllable of 'spirited'. The remaining syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
nar — Open syllable, initial consonant.. row — Closed syllable, diphthong.. spir — Closed syllable, consonant blend.. it — Closed syllable.. ed — Closed syllable, weak vowel.. ness — Closed syllable, reduced vowel.
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- The word's length and multiple morphemes make it a complex case.
- The stress pattern is crucial for correct pronunciation.
- The '-ed' suffix's pronunciation and syllabification depend on its function.
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