spiritualmindedness
Syllables
spir-i-tu-al-mind-ed-ness
Pronunciation
/ˈspɪrɪtʃuəl ˈmaɪndɪdnəs/
Stress
1000100
Morphemes
spiritual- + mind + -edness
The word 'spiritual-mindedness' is syllabified into seven syllables: spir-i-tu-al-mind-ed-ness. Primary stress falls on 'spir'. It's a compound noun derived from Latin and Old English roots, denoting a focus on spiritual values. Syllabification follows standard onset-rime and vowel-consonant division rules.
Definitions
- 1
The quality or state of being focused on spiritual matters.
“Her spiritual-mindedness was evident in her selfless service.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable of 'spiritual'.
Syllables
spir — Open syllable, consonant cluster at the beginning.. i — Open syllable, vowel sound.. tu — Closed syllable, consonant cluster at the beginning.. al — Open syllable, vowel sound.. mind — Closed syllable, diphthong.. ed — Closed syllable, past tense marker.. ness — Open syllable, vowel sound.
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- The hyphenated structure is morphological, not syllabic.
- The compound nature of the word influences stress placement.
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