tenderfootedness
Syllables
ten-der-foot-ed-ness
Pronunciation
/ˈtɛndərˌfʊtɪdnəs/
Stress
10010
Morphemes
tender- + foot + -ed
The word 'tender-footedness' is divided into five syllables: ten-der-foot-ed-ness. It's a noun formed from the prefix 'tender-', root 'foot', and suffixes '-ed' and '-ness'. Primary stress falls on the first syllable. Syllable division follows vowel-following consonant and suffix rules, respecting morphemic boundaries.
Definitions
- 1
The quality or state of having delicate or sensitive feet; often used figuratively to describe someone who is cautious or hesitant.
“His tender-footedness made him a careful dancer.”
“She approached the situation with a certain tender-footedness, aware of the potential for harm.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('ten'). Secondary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('foot'). The remaining syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
ten — Open syllable, stressed.. der — Closed syllable, unstressed.. foot — Closed syllable, secondary stress.. ed — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ness — Closed syllable, unstressed.
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Vowel-Following Consonant Rule
Syllables are generally divided after a vowel sound.
Suffix Rule
Suffixes are typically separated into their own syllables.
Morpheme Boundary Rule
Syllable division often respects morphemic boundaries.
- The compound nature of the word requires careful consideration of morphemic boundaries.
- The 'ed' suffix pronunciation can vary depending on the preceding sound.
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