publicspiritedness
Syllables
pub-lic-spir-it-ed-ness
Pronunciation
/ˈpʌblɪk ˈspɪrɪtɪd nəs/
Stress
100010
Morphemes
public + spirit + ed
The word 'public-spiritedness' is divided into six syllables: pub-lic-spir-it-ed-ness. It is composed of the prefix 'public-', the root 'spirit-', and the suffixes '-ed' and '-ness'. The primary stress falls on the first syllable of 'public' and 'spirited'. The syllabification follows standard US English rules based on vowel-consonant patterns and suffix separation.
Definitions
- 1
The quality of being motivated by a concern for the public good; generosity and civic-mindedness.
“Her public-spiritedness was evident in her tireless volunteer work.”
“The foundation recognized his public-spiritedness with a prestigious award.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable of 'public' and the first syllable of 'spirited'.
Syllables
pub — Open syllable, unstressed.. lic — Closed syllable, unstressed.. spir — Open syllable, unstressed.. it — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ed — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ness — Closed syllable, unstressed.
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Vowel-Consonant (VC)
Syllables typically end in vowels. If a vowel is followed by a consonant, the syllable ends before the consonant.
Consonant Cluster
When a vowel is followed by a consonant cluster, the syllable ends before the cluster.
Suffix Division
Suffixes are generally separated into their own syllables.
- The '-ic' ending before 'spir' could potentially be considered a separate syllable, but the common pronunciation favors 'lic-spir'.
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