socialmindedness
Syllables
so-cial-mind-ed-ness
Pronunciation
/ˈsoʊʃəl ˈmaɪndɪdnəs/
Stress
10001
Morphemes
social- + mind + -ed
“Social-mindedness” is a five-syllable noun with primary stress on the first syllable. It’s formed from the prefix “social-”, the root “mind”, and the suffixes “-ed” and “-ness”. Syllabification follows standard English rules based on vowel sounds and consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
The quality of being aware of and concerned about the needs and interests of society.
“Her social-mindedness led her to volunteer at the homeless shelter.”
“The organization valued social-mindedness in all its employees.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('so'). Secondary stress may occur on 'mind'.
Syllables
so — Open syllable, diphthong.. cial — Closed syllable, consonant ending.. mind — Closed syllable, consonant ending.. ed — Closed syllable, consonant ending.. ness — Closed syllable, consonant ending.
Word Parts
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Vowel-CVC Rule
Every syllable must contain a vowel sound, and consonants surrounding a vowel typically form a syllable.
Vowel-C Rule
A single vowel followed by a consonant typically forms a syllable.
Compound Word Syllabification
Syllable division respects the morphemic boundaries within compound words.
- Compound nature of 'social-minded' requires careful consideration of internal division.
- Potential reduction of '-ed' suffix in rapid speech.
- Regional variations in pronunciation may affect sound realization but not syllable structure.
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