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The word 'cocks-of-the-rock' is a five-syllable compound noun with primary stress on 'cock'. Syllabification follows standard CVC and VC rules, with the 'ck' digraph treated as a single consonant. The structure is consistent with other hyphenated compound nouns.
Definitions
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A brightly colored South American bird of the cotinga family, the males of which have a distinctive crest.
“The vibrant plumage of the cocks-of-the-rock is a sight to behold.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable, 'cock'.
Syllables
cock — Closed syllable, CVC structure, primary stress.. s — Single consonant syllable.. of — Open syllable, VC structure.. the — Open syllable, VC structure.. rock — Closed syllable, CVC structure.
Word Parts
CVC Syllable Rule
Consonant-Vowel-Consonant syllables are typically separated.
VC Syllable Rule
Vowel-Consonant syllables are typically separated.
Single Consonant Rule
A single consonant following a vowel often forms its own syllable.
Compound Noun Rule
Syllabification within compound nouns follows the rules for individual words.
- The 'ck' digraph represents a single phoneme. The hyphenated structure influences perceived flow but doesn't alter syllabification rules.
Nearby Words
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