kwɪkwɪtɪdnəs
The word 'quick-wittedness' is divided into four syllables: kwɪk-wɪt-ɪd-nəs. It consists of the prefix 'quick-', the root 'wit-', and the suffixes '-ed' and '-ness'. Primary stress falls on the first and third syllables. Syllabification follows the principles of maximizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants.
Definitions
- 1
The quality of being able to think or respond quickly and intelligently.
“Her quick-wittedness saved the day.”
“He admired her quick-wittedness in debates.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable of each compound word ('kwɪk' and 'wɪt'). The syllables 'ɪd' and 'nəs' are unstressed.
Syllables
kwɪk — Open syllable, primary stress.. wɪt — Open syllable, primary stress.. ɪd — Closed syllable, unstressed.. nəs — Closed syllable, unstressed.
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Onset-Rime
Syllables are formed around a vowel nucleus, with preceding consonants forming the onset and following consonants forming the coda (rime).
Maximize Onsets
Consonants are assigned to the following syllable whenever possible.
Avoid Stranded Consonants
No syllable can begin or end with a vowel alone.
- The compound nature of the word requires careful consideration of stress placement.
- The pronunciation of the '-ed' suffix can vary, but here it is /ɪd/ following a /t/ sound.
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