rightmindedness
The word 'right-mindedness' is divided into four syllables: right-mind-ed-ness. It consists of the prefix 'right-', the root 'mind', and the suffixes '-ed' and '-ness'. Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('mind'). Syllabification follows standard vowel-consonant-e, consonant-vowel-consonant, and suffix rules.
Definitions
- 1
The quality of having sound judgment and a moral character; integrity.
“Her right-mindedness was evident in all her actions.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('mind').
Syllables
right — Open syllable, vowel-consonant-e pattern.. mind — Closed syllable, consonant-vowel-consonant pattern.. ed — Weak syllable, suffix.. ness — Weak syllable, noun-forming suffix.
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Vowel-Consonant-e Rule
Applies to 'right', creating an open syllable.
Consonant-Vowel-Consonant Rule
Applies to 'mind', creating a closed syllable.
Suffix Syllabification Rule
Applies to '-ed' and '-ness', creating separate syllables for each suffix.
- The pronunciation of '-ed' can vary, but here it forms a distinct syllable /ɪd/.
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