ridiculousnesses
Syllables
ri-di-cu-lous-nes-ses
Pronunciation
/rɪˈdɪk.jʊ.ləs.nɪs.ɪz/
Stress
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Morphemes
ri- + dic- + -ule-ous-ness-es
The word 'ridiculousnesses' is divided into six syllables: ri-di-cu-lous-nes-ses. It's a noun formed from a Latin root with multiple English suffixes. Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('lous'). Syllable division follows vowel and suffix rules.
Definitions
- 1
The state of being extremely or absurdly ridiculous; the quality of being laughable or preposterous to a very high degree.
“The ridiculousnesses of the situation were almost comical.”
“He pointed out the ridiculousnesses in their plan.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable, 'lous'. The remaining syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
ri — Open syllable, initial syllable.. di — Open syllable, unstressed.. cu — Open syllable, unstressed.. lous — Closed syllable, primary stressed syllable.. nes — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ses — Closed syllable, unstressed.
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Vowel Rule
Each vowel sound generally forms a syllable.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are often split based on sonority.
Suffix Rule
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Stress Rule
Stress influences syllable prominence and can affect vowel reduction.
- The 'ri-' prefix is somewhat unusual and could be considered part of the root by some analyses.
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