agreeablesounding
Syllables
a-gree-a-ble-sound-ing
Pronunciation
/əˈɡriːəbl̩ ˈsaʊndɪŋ/
Stress
010100
Morphemes
agree + able + sounding
The word 'agreeable-sounding' is divided into four syllables: a-gree-a-ble-sound-ing. Primary stress falls on 'gree', with secondary stress on 'sound'. The word is morphologically complex, consisting of a prefix, root, and suffix. Syllable division follows standard English rules prioritizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants.
Definitions
- 1
Pleasant to hear; melodious; harmonious.
“The singer had an agreeable-sounding voice.”
“The agreeable-sounding music filled the room.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress on the third syllable ('gree'), secondary stress on 'sound'. The remaining syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
a-gree — Open syllable, stressed.. -a-ble — Open syllable, stressed, syllabic /l/.. -sound — Open syllable, secondary stress.. -ing — Closed syllable, unstressed.
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Vowel-Consonant (VC)
A vowel followed by a consonant typically forms a syllable.
- The hyphenated nature of the word as a compound adjective.
- Potential vowel reduction in 'agreeable' to a schwa /ə/ in some dialects.
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