practicalminded
Syllables
prac-ti-cal-mind-ed
Pronunciation
/ˈpræktɪkəl ˈmaɪndɪd/
Stress
10011
Morphemes
practical, mind + -ed
The word 'practical-minded' is a compound adjective divided into five syllables: prac-ti-cal-mind-ed. It consists of the root 'practical', the root 'mind', and the suffix '-ed'. Primary stress falls on the first syllable of each component. Syllabification follows standard CV and CVC rules.
Definitions
- 1
Having a sensible and realistic approach to life; concerned with the actual doing or use of something rather than with theory and ideas.
“She was a practical-minded woman who always planned ahead.”
“He took a practical-minded approach to solving the problem.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress on the first syllable of 'practical' and the first syllable of 'minded'
Syllables
prac — Open syllable, initial syllable of 'practical'. ti — Closed syllable, part of 'practical'. cal — Closed syllable, final syllable of 'practical'. mind — Closed syllable, root of 'minded'. ed — Closed syllable, suffix of 'minded'
Word Parts
Consonant-Vowel (CV)
Syllables are often divided after a vowel sound when followed by a consonant.
Consonant-Vowel-Consonant (CVC)
Syllables are often divided between two consonants when a vowel is between them.
- Hyphenated compound adjective; each component syllabified independently.
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