thisworldliness
Syllables
this-world-li-ness
Pronunciation
/ðɪs ˈwɜːrldliːnəs/
Stress
0 1 0 0
Morphemes
this + world + lyness
The word 'this-worldliness' is a noun composed of a prefix, root, and two suffixes. It is divided into four syllables: this-world-li-ness, with primary stress on 'world'. Syllabification follows standard English rules of vowel-consonant and consonant cluster division, with suffixes forming separate syllables.
Definitions
- 1
The state or quality of being concerned with worldly things; secularity; worldliness.
“His lack of concern for spiritual matters demonstrated a profound this-worldliness.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('world').
Syllables
this — Open syllable, single vowel sound.. world — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster, primary stress.. li — Open syllable, single vowel sound.. ness — Closed syllable, vowel sound at the end.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant (VC) Division
Syllables are often divided after a vowel when followed by a consonant.
Consonant Cluster Division
When a consonant cluster occurs between vowels, the cluster is often split after the first consonant, provided it creates a pronounceable syllable.
Suffix Division
Suffixes are generally separated into their own syllables.
- The '-ldli-' sequence requires careful consideration, but the established rules and pronunciation guide the correct breakdown.
- The word's length and complex morphology require careful consideration of morphemic boundaries.
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