spendthriftiness
The word 'spendthriftiness' is divided into four syllables: spen-dthrift-i-ness. The primary stress falls on 'dthrift'. It's morphologically composed of the prefix 'spend-', root 'thrift', and suffix '-iness'. The 'dthr' cluster is a notable, though acceptable, phonological feature.
Definitions
- 1
The quality or state of being wasteful and extravagant in spending money.
“Her spendthriftiness led to financial ruin.”
“The family warned him about his spendthriftiness.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('dthrift'). The first, third, and fourth syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
spen — Open syllable, unstressed. Contains a vowel after a consonant cluster.. dthrift — Closed syllable, stressed. Contains a consonant cluster followed by a vowel.. i — Open syllable, unstressed. Consists of a single vowel.. ness — Closed syllable, unstressed. Contains a consonant followed by a vowel and consonant.
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Closed vs. Open Syllables
Syllables ending in a consonant are closed; those ending in a vowel are open.
- The 'dthr' consonant cluster is a relatively rare onset but permissible.
- The schwa sounds in unstressed syllables are typical and do not present exceptions.
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