ambassadorsatlarge
Syllables
am-bas-sa-dors-at-large
Pronunciation
/ˌæm.bæˈsæ.dɜːz æt ˈlɑːdʒ/
Stress
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Morphemes
ambassador + s
The word 'ambassadors-at-large' is divided into six syllables: am-bas-sa-dors-at-large. The primary stress falls on 'dors'. It's a noun phrase derived from the Latin 'ambassador' with an English plural suffix and the compound element 'at-large'. Syllabification follows vowel-based rules and handles consonant clusters appropriately.
Definitions
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Diplomats of high rank who are not assigned to a specific embassy but travel widely to represent their country.
“The president dispatched ambassadors-at-large to negotiate the treaty.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('dors') and secondary stress on 'large'. The first, second, fifth and sixth syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
am — Open syllable, vowel sound followed by a consonant.. bas — Open syllable, vowel sound preceded by a consonant.. sa — Open syllable, vowel sound preceded by a consonant.. dors — Closed syllable, consonant cluster -rs following a vowel.. at — Open syllable, vowel sound preceded by a consonant.. large — Closed syllable, consonant cluster -rge following a vowel.
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Vowel-Based Syllabification
Syllables generally end in a vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Handling
Consonant clusters are maintained within syllables where possible, avoiding splitting them unless necessary.
Compound Word Syllabification
Compound elements are treated as separate prosodic units but syllabified according to standard rules.
- The hyphenated compound 'at-large' requires consideration as a single unit. Regional variations in vowel pronunciation (e.g., schwa reduction) may occur but do not affect syllabification.
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