omnivorousnesses
Syllables
om-ni-vo-rous-ness-es
Pronunciation
/ˌɒmnɪˈvɔːrəsˌnɛsɪz/
Stress
010110
Morphemes
omni- + vor- + -ous
The word 'omnivorousnesses' is divided into six syllables: om-ni-vo-rous-ness-es. It's a noun with Latin roots, meaning multiple instances of being omnivorous. Stress falls on the fourth syllable ('rous'). Syllabification follows standard English vowel, consonant cluster, and affix rules.
Definitions
- 1
The states or qualities of being omnivorous; multiple instances of consuming all kinds of food.
“The museum displayed a collection of artifacts illustrating the diverse omnivorousnesses of early humans.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('rous'). Secondary stress on the first syllable ('om').
Syllables
om — Open syllable, initial syllable.. ni — Open syllable, contains a short vowel.. vo — Open syllable, contains a long vowel.. rous — Closed syllable, stressed syllable.. ness — Closed syllable, contains a short vowel.. es — Closed syllable, plural marker.
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Affix Rule
Affixes (prefixes and suffixes) are generally kept together within a syllable.
- The word's length and multiple suffixes make it somewhat unusual, but the syllabification follows standard English rules.
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