semimaliciousness
Syllables
se-mi-ma-li-cious-ness
Pronunciation
/ˌsɛmɪməˈlɪʃəsˌnɛs/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
semi- + malicious + -ness
The word 'semimaliciousness' is divided into six syllables: se-mi-ma-li-cious-ness. It consists of the prefix 'semi-', the root 'malicious', and the suffix '-ness'. Primary stress falls on the 'li' syllable. Syllabification follows vowel-consonant division and the principle of maximizing onsets.
Definitions
- 1
The quality or state of being partially or somewhat malicious.
“His semimaliciousness was evident in the backhanded compliment.”
“The character displayed a degree of semimaliciousness, but ultimately acted with good intentions.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the syllable 'li' in 'li-cious'. Secondary stress falls on 'se' in 'se-mi'.
Syllables
se — Open syllable, unstressed.. mi — Open syllable, unstressed.. ma — Open syllable, unstressed.. li — Closed syllable, primary stress.. cious — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ness — Closed syllable, unstressed.
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Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are often divided after a vowel sound followed by a consonant sound.
Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are generally kept together as onsets of syllables.
Stress Assignment
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable before the suffix '-ness' in many English nouns.
- The prefix 'semi-' can sometimes be divided, but its common usage as a single unit influences the syllabification.
- The '-cious' ending requires careful consideration to maximize onsets.
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