simplemindedness
The word 'simplemindedness' is divided into five syllables: sim-ple-mind-ed-ness. It consists of the prefix 'sim-', the root 'mind', and the suffixes '-ed' and '-ness'. Primary stress falls on 'mind'. The syllabification follows standard English rules, with a notable syllabic /l/ in the second syllable.
Definitions
- 1
The quality or state of being lacking in intelligence, understanding, or good judgment; foolishness.
“His simplemindedness led him to believe the scam.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('mind'). Secondary stress on the first syllable ('sim').
Syllables
sim — Open syllable, initial syllable, unstressed.. ple — Closed syllable, contains a syllabic /l/.. mind — Closed syllable, primary stress.. ed — Closed syllable, weak vowel.. ness — Closed syllable, final syllable, unstressed.
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Onset Maximization
Attempting to include as many consonants as possible in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel Nucleus
Each syllable must have a vowel nucleus.
Consonant Cluster Division
Dividing consonant clusters based on sonority hierarchy.
- The syllabic /l/ in 'ple' is a noteworthy feature.
- The stress pattern is relatively standard for words of this length and complexity.
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