singlehandedness
Syllables
sin-gle-han-ded-ness
Pronunciation
/ˈsɪŋɡəl ˈhændɪdnəs/
Stress
10100
Morphemes
single + hand + -edness
The word 'single-handedness' is divided into five syllables: sin-gle-han-ded-ness. It features a dual-stress pattern and a complex morphemic structure with a prefix, root, and two suffixes. Syllable division follows rules of onset maximization, vowel peak, and avoiding stranded consonants.
Definitions
- 1
The quality or state of doing something alone, without help from others.
“Her single-handedness in completing the project was remarkable.”
“He showed great single-handedness in navigating the crisis.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable of 'single' and the first syllable of 'handedness', creating a dual-stress pattern.
Syllables
sin — Open syllable, initial consonant, stressed.. gle — Closed syllable, final consonant, unstressed.. han — Open syllable, initial consonant, stressed.. ded — Closed syllable, final consonant, unstressed.. ness — Closed syllable, final consonant, unstressed.
Word Parts
Onset Maximization
Consonants are assigned to the following syllable if possible.
Vowel Peak
Each syllable typically contains a vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Separation
Complex consonant clusters are often broken up between syllables.
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Consonants are not left alone to form a syllable.
- The compound nature of the word influences the syllable division.
- The dual-stress pattern is somewhat unusual.
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