singleheartedness
Syllables
sin-gle-heart-ed-ness
Pronunciation
/ˌsɪŋɡəlˈhɑːrtɪdnəs/
Stress
01100
Morphemes
single- + heart + -ed
Singleheartedness is a noun meaning unwavering sincerity. It's syllabified as sin-gle-heart-ed-ness, with primary stress on 'heart'. It's formed from the prefix 'single-', root 'heart', and suffixes '-ed' and '-ness'. Its syllable structure is similar to compound words like 'heartbreak' but differs in stress due to its noun form.
Definitions
- 1
The quality of being completely sincere and devoted; unwavering commitment.
“Her singleheartedness in her work was truly inspiring.”
“He approached the task with a remarkable singleheartedness.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('heart'). Secondary stress is weak on the first syllable ('sin').
Syllables
sin — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster.. gle — Closed syllable, final consonant.. heart — Closed syllable, final consonant, primary stress.. ed — Closed syllable, past participle marker.. ness — Closed syllable, final consonant.
Word Parts
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Onset-Rime Division
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Vowel-Coda Division
Separating the vowel from any final consonants.
Maximizing Onsets
Attempting to create the largest possible consonant clusters in the onset position.
- Regional variation in vowel length in 'heart' (/hɑrt/ vs. /hɑːrt/).
- Potential for glottalization of /t/ in 'hearted'.
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