publicmindedness
Syllables
pub-lic-mind-ed-ness
Pronunciation
/ˌpʌblɪkˈmaɪndɪdnəs/
Stress
01000
Morphemes
public + mind + -ed
Public-mindedness is a noun formed from the prefix 'public,' the root 'mind,' and the suffixes '-ed' and '-ness.' It is divided into five syllables: pub-lic-mind-ed-ness, with primary stress on 'mind.' The word's syllabification follows standard English rules of vowel-consonant and suffix division, though its compound structure presents a slight complexity. Its phonetic transcription is /ˌpʌblɪkˈmaɪndɪdnəs/.
Definitions
- 1
The quality of being concerned with the welfare of the public; altruism.
“Her public-mindedness led her to volunteer at the local shelter.”
“The politician was praised for his public-mindedness.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('mind'). Secondary stress falls on the first syllable ('pub'). The remaining syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
pub — Open syllable, stressed. lic — Closed syllable, unstressed. mind — Closed syllable, primary stress. ed — Weak syllable, unstressed. ness — Weak syllable, unstressed
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Stress Placement
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- The compound adjective 'public-minded' could potentially be analyzed as two separate syllables, but the established pronunciation favors the current division.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might slightly alter the vowel sounds, but the core syllable structure remains consistent.
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