shallowmindedness
Syllables
sha-llow-mind-ed-ness
Pronunciation
/ˈʃæloʊˌmaɪndɪdnəs/
Stress
00100
Morphemes
shallow + mind + ed
The word 'shallow-mindedness' is divided into five syllables: sha-llow-mind-ed-ness. The primary stress falls on 'mind'. It's a noun formed from the prefix 'shallow', root 'mind', and suffixes '-ed' and '-ness'. Syllable division follows onset-rime, vowel digraph, closed syllable, and suffix separation rules.
Definitions
- 1
Lacking in depth of thought or feeling; superficial.
“His shallow-mindedness was evident in his dismissive comments.”
“The politician was criticized for his shallow-mindedness on complex issues.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('mind').
Syllables
sha — Open syllable, onset-rime division.. llow — Open syllable, vowel digraph.. mind — Closed syllable, primary stress.. ed — Closed syllable, suffix.. ness — Closed syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
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Onset-Rime Division
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Vowel Digraphs
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Closed Syllable Rule
Syllables ending in a consonant sound are considered closed.
Suffix Separation
Separating common suffixes into their own syllables.
- Vowel reduction in 'shallow'.
- Pronunciation of '-ed' can vary.
- Compound nature influences stress placement.
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