sticktoitiness
Syllables
stick-to-it-i-ness
Pronunciation
/ˈstɪk.tu.ɪt.ɪ.vənəs/
Stress
10010
Morphemes
stick + to-it + -iveness
stick-to-it-iveness is a four-syllable noun (/ˈstɪk.tu.ɪt.ɪ.vənəs/) with primary stress on 'stick'. It's formed from 'stick', 'to-it', and '-iveness'. Syllabification follows vowel and affix rules, with 'to-it' treated as a unit.
Definitions
- 1
The quality of being determined to continue trying to do something despite difficulties.
“Her stick-to-it-iveness allowed her to overcome numerous obstacles.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('stick').
Syllables
stick — Open syllable, stressed.. to — Open syllable, unstressed.. it — Open syllable, unstressed.. i — Open syllable, unstressed.. ness — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Vowel Rule
Syllables are often built around vowel sounds.
Affix Rule
Prefixes and suffixes typically form separate syllables.
Compound Word Rule
Compound words are divided based on the constituent words.
- The 'to-it' sequence is treated as a single unit due to common usage.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might affect vowel sounds.
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