strongheadedness
Syllables
strong-head-ed-ness
Pronunciation
/strɒŋˈhɛdɪdnəs/
Stress
0100
Morphemes
strong- + head + -edness
The word 'strongheadedness' is divided into four syllables: strong-head-ed-ness. It consists of the prefix 'strong-', the root 'head', and the suffixes '-ed' and '-ness'. The primary stress falls on the second syllable ('head'). Syllabification follows vowel and consonant cluster rules, with affixes generally forming separate syllables.
Definitions
- 1
The quality of being willful, obstinate, or determined; stubbornness.
“Her strongheadedness prevented her from accepting advice.”
“His strongheadedness was both admirable and frustrating.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('head'). The first, third, and fourth syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
strong — Closed syllable, containing a consonant cluster and a vowel.. head — Closed syllable, containing a vowel and a consonant.. ed — Closed syllable, containing a vowel and a consonant. Often reduced in unstressed positions.. ness — Closed syllable, containing a consonant, vowel, and consonant.
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Vowel Rule
Every syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable unless they are easily separable by a vowel sound.
Affixation Rule
Prefixes and suffixes typically form separate syllables when they contain a vowel sound.
- The '-ed' suffix can sometimes be a separate syllable, but in this case, it's tightly bound to 'head' and functions adjectivally.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might affect the vowel quality in some syllables.
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