unnarrowmindedness
Syllables
un-nar-row-mind-ed-ness
Pronunciation
/ʌnˈnæroʊˌmaɪndɪdnəs/
Stress
001000
Morphemes
un- + narrow + -mindedness
The word 'unnarrow-mindedness' is divided into six syllables: un-nar-row-mind-ed-ness. The primary stress falls on the third syllable ('row'). It's a noun formed from the prefix 'un-', the root 'narrow', and the suffixes '-minded' and '-ness'. Syllabification follows rules maximizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants.
Definitions
- 1
The state of not having a limited or restricted outlook; open-mindedness.
“Her lack of narrow-mindedness allowed her to consider all perspectives.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('row'). Other syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
un — Open syllable, unstressed.. nar — Open syllable, unstressed.. row — Closed syllable, stressed.. mind — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ed — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ness — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
Vowel-Consonant (VC) Pattern
Syllables often divide after a vowel sound.
Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are generally kept together at the beginning of a syllable.
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Consonants are not left alone to form a syllable.
- The compound nature of the word and the multiple suffixes require careful consideration of morphemic boundaries.
- The pronunciation of the vowel in 'narrow' can vary regionally, but the syllabification remains consistent.
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