colleaguesmanship
Syllables
col-leagues-man-ship
Pronunciation
/kɒl.iːɡz.mən.ʃɪp/
Stress
0100
Morphemes
colleague + shipmanship
The word 'colleaguesmanship' is divided into four syllables: col-leagues-man-ship. Stress falls on 'leagues'. It's a noun formed from 'colleague' and the suffixes '-ship' and '-manship', denoting skills related to positive colleague interactions. Syllabification follows standard onset-rime principles.
Definitions
- 1
The qualities, skills, or practices associated with being a good colleague; the ability to work effectively and harmoniously with others.
“Her colleaguesmanship was invaluable during the difficult project.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('leagues').
Syllables
col — Open syllable, vowel-consonant structure.. leagues — Closed syllable, consonant-vowel-consonant structure.. man — Open syllable, vowel-consonant structure, often with a schwa vowel.. ship — Closed syllable, consonant-vowel-consonant structure.
Word Parts
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Onset-Rime Principle
Syllables are formed around a vowel nucleus, with preceding consonants forming the onset and following consonants forming the rime.
Sonority Sequencing Principle
Consonants are ordered by sonority, with higher sonority sounds closer to the vowel.
Vowel-Centric Syllabification
Vowels generally form the core of a syllable.
- Potential vowel reduction in 'colleagues' to /kɒlɪɡz/.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation.
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