practicalmindedness
Syllables
prac-ti-cal-mind-ed-ness
Pronunciation
/ˌpræk.tɪ.kəl ˈmaɪn.dɪd.nəs/
Stress
101000
Morphemes
practical + mind + -ed
The word 'practical-mindedness' is divided into six syllables: prac-ti-cal-mind-ed-ness. It's a noun formed from the prefix 'practical-', root 'mind', and suffixes '-ed' and '-ness'. Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('cal'). Syllable division follows standard VCC and VC rules.
Definitions
- 1
The quality of being sensible, realistic, and focused on practical results.
“Her practical-mindedness was a great asset to the team.”
“He approached the problem with a refreshing dose of practical-mindedness.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('cal'), and secondary stress on the first syllable ('prac').
Syllables
prac — Open syllable, stressed.. ti — Closed syllable, unstressed.. cal — Closed syllable, unstressed.. mind — Closed syllable, stressed.. ed — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ness — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant-Consonant (VCC)
Syllables are divided after the first consonant.
Vowel-Consonant (VC)
Syllables are divided after the consonant.
Open Syllable
Syllables ending in a vowel sound are considered open.
- The hyphen in 'practical-minded' doesn't affect syllable division but influences perceived grouping.
- The '-ed' suffix can be reduced in rapid speech but maintains syllabic identity.
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