presence of mind
The phrase 'presence of mind' refers to being aware and conscious. It is divided into three syllables: pres-ence of mind, with stress on the first syllable ('pres').
Definitions
- 1
The state or fact of being conscious and aware of what is happening around one.
“He showed remarkable presence of mind in the crisis.”
Stress pattern
Stress falls on the first syllable ('pres').
Syllables
pres-ence — Open syllable followed by a closed syllable. Stress on the first syllable.. of — Open syllable.. mind — Diphthong followed by a consonant. Stress is not present on this syllable.
Word Parts
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Stress-timed Syllable Division
English syllable division is often influenced by stress patterns.
Vowel-Consonant-E Pattern
The 'e' at the end of a syllable often creates an open syllable.
- The phrase 'presence of mind' is an idiomatic expression.
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