chiefjusticesship
Syllables
chi-ef-jus-ti-ces-ship
Pronunciation
/ˌtʃiːf dʒʌˈstɪsɪʃɪp/
Stress
0 1 0 0 0 1
Morphemes
chief + justice + -s-ship
The word 'chief-justiceship' is divided into six syllables based on the onset-rime principle. It comprises a prefix, root, and multiple suffixes, with primary stress on the third syllable. Syllabification follows standard GB English rules, accounting for consonant clusters and linking 's'.
Definitions
- 1
The office or position of chief justice.
“He held the esteemed position of chief-justiceship for over a decade.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('jus'), and secondary stress on the first syllable ('chi').
Syllables
chi — Open syllable with a consonant blend onset.. ef — Open syllable with a single consonant onset.. jus — Open syllable with a consonant onset.. ti — Open syllable with a single consonant onset.. ces — Open syllable with a single consonant onset.. ship — Closed syllable with a consonant blend onset.
Word Parts
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Onset-Rime Principle
Syllables are divided around vowel sounds, with consonants preceding a vowel belonging to the onset of the following syllable.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within the onset or rime.
- The 's' between 'justice' and 'ship' is a linking 's' and is treated as part of the preceding syllable.
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