sudoriferousness
Syllables
su-dor-if-er-ous-ness
Pronunciation
/ˌsjuːdəˈrɪfərəsˌnɛs/
Stress
001000
Morphemes
sudo- + fer- + -ous
The word 'sudoriferousness' is divided into six syllables: su-dor-if-er-ous-ness. It's a noun of Latin origin, meaning the ability to secrete sweat. Primary stress falls on the third syllable. Syllabification follows rules of maximizing onsets and ending syllables with vowels.
Definitions
- 1
The quality or state of being sudoriferous; the ability to secrete sweat.
“The sudoriferousness of the athlete was evident after the marathon.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('if'), indicated by '1'. The other syllables are unstressed ('0').
Syllables
su — Open syllable, vowel-initial.. dor — Open syllable, vowel-initial.. if — Closed syllable, CVC structure.. er — Closed syllable, CVC structure, 'er' vowel.. ous — Open syllable, vowel-initial.. ness — Closed syllable, CVC structure.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Consonants are grouped with the following vowel to form the onset of a syllable whenever possible.
Vowel-C Rule
Syllables generally end in vowels.
CVC Structure
Consonant-Vowel-Consonant is a common and permissible syllable structure.
- The word's length and multiple suffixes contribute to its complexity.
- Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables is typical of US English.
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