seriouslymindedly
Syllables
se-ri-ous-ly-mind-ed-ly
Pronunciation
/ˈsiːriəsli ˈmaɪndɪdli/
Stress
0010100
Morphemes
se- + serious + -ly
The adverb 'serious-mindedly' is divided into seven syllables (se-ri-ous-ly-mind-ed-ly) with primary stress on 'ous'. It's formed from the root 'serious' and 'mind' with the adverbial suffix '-ly', following standard English syllabification rules based on vowel-consonant patterns.
Definitions
- 1
In a serious and thoughtful manner; with a grave and considered approach.
“She approached the problem serious-mindedly, considering all the angles.”
“He serious-mindedly weighed the pros and cons before making a decision.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress on the third syllable ('ous'), secondary stress on the fifth syllable ('mind').
Syllables
se — Open syllable, unstressed.. ri — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ous — Closed syllable, primary stressed.. ly — Closed syllable, unstressed.. mind — Closed syllable, secondary stressed.. ed — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ly — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
Similar Words
V-C (Vowel-Consonant)
A syllable break typically occurs when a vowel is followed by a consonant.
C-V (Consonant-Vowel)
A syllable break typically occurs when a consonant is followed by a vowel.
- The compound nature of the word requires careful consideration of morpheme boundaries.
- The '-ed' suffix maintains its distinct pronunciation in this case.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might affect the precise timing and emphasis of syllables.
Nearby Words
17 wordsTrending in English (US)
Terms getting hyphenated by users right now.