angelsonhorseback
The word 'angels-on-horseback' is divided into five syllables: an-gels-on-horse-back. It's a compound noun with primary stress on the first syllable of 'angels' and 'horseback'. Syllabification follows vowel-consonant boundaries, resulting in a mix of open and closed syllables.
Definitions
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A savoury appetiser consisting of oysters wrapped in bacon and grilled or baked.
“We started the meal with angels-on-horseback.”
“She always orders angels-on-horseback when it's on the menu.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress on the first syllable of 'angels' and the first syllable of 'horseback'. The stress pattern is 1-0-0-1-0.
Syllables
an — Open syllable, initial syllable.. gels — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.. on — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. horse — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. back — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.
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Vowel-Consonant Boundary
Syllables are generally divided between vowels and consonants.
Open Syllable
Syllables ending in a vowel are considered open.
Closed Syllable
Syllables ending in a consonant are considered closed.
- The compound nature of the word. The hyphenated structure aids in clarity.
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