allcomprehensive
Syllables
all-com-pre-hen-sive
Pronunciation
/ˌɔːlˌkɒmprɪˈhen.sɪv/
Stress
00100
Morphemes
all- + prehend + -ive
The word 'all-comprehensive' is divided into five syllables: all-com-pre-hen-sive. The primary stress falls on the 'hen' syllable. It's morphologically composed of the prefix 'all-', the root 'prehend', and the suffix '-ive'. Syllable division follows standard English rules based on vowel-consonant patterns and stress placement.
Definitions
- 1
Including or dealing with all or nearly all elements or aspects of something.
“The report provided an all-comprehensive overview of the situation.”
“The insurance policy offers all-comprehensive coverage.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('hen'). The first and second syllables are unstressed, and the last syllable is also unstressed.
Syllables
all — Open syllable, reduced vowel.. com — Closed syllable.. pre — Open syllable.. hen — Closed syllable, stressed.. sive — Open syllable.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant (VC)
Syllables typically end in a vowel sound.
Consonant-Vowel (CV)
Syllables often begin with a consonant sound.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable.
Stress Placement
Stress influences vowel reduction and syllable prominence.
- The initial 'all-' can be reduced to /əl/ in rapid speech.
- The 'prehend' root is not commonly encountered in isolation.
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