semirebelliousness
Syllables
se-mi-re-bel-li-ous-ness
Pronunciation
/ˌsɛmi.rɪˈbɛli.əs.nəs/
Stress
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Morphemes
semi- + rebel + ious-ness
The word 'semirebelliousness' is syllabified as se-mi-re-bel-li-ous-ness, with primary stress on the fifth syllable ('li'). It's a noun formed from the prefix 'semi-', the root 'rebel', and the suffixes '-ious' and '-ness'. Syllable division follows standard English rules based on vowel sounds and consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
The state or quality of being partially rebellious; a moderate degree of defiance or resistance.
“His semirebelliousness was evident in his passive-aggressive behavior.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('li') in 'bellious'.
Syllables
se — Open syllable, vowel sound.. mi — Open syllable, vowel sound.. re — Open syllable, vowel sound.. bel — Closed syllable, consonant ending.. li — Open syllable, vowel sound.. ous — Closed syllable, consonant ending.. ness — Closed syllable, consonant ending.
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Vowel-CVC Rule
Syllables are typically formed around vowel sounds. Each vowel sound generally forms a syllable.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are often maintained within a syllable, unless they are easily separable by a vowel sound.
- The word's length and complex morphology require careful attention to vowel sounds and consonant clusters.
- The 'semi-' prefix is a common prefix and doesn't present any unique challenges.
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