consciencesmitten
Syllables
con-science-smitten
Pronunciation
/ˌkɒnʃəns ˈsmɪtn̩/
Stress
ˌ1 ˈ1
Morphemes
con- + science + -smitten
The word 'conscience-smitten' is divided into three syllables: con-science-smitten. It's a compound adjective formed from a Latin prefix, root, and Old English suffix. Stress falls on the second syllable of 'conscience' and the first syllable of 'smitten'. Syllable division follows standard English rules based on onset-rhyme and CVC structures, with a syllabic 'n' in the final syllable.
Definitions
- 1
Feeling or suffering from guilt or remorse.
“He was a conscience-smitten thief who immediately confessed.”
“The politician appeared conscience-smitten after the scandal broke.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress on the second syllable of 'conscience' and the first syllable of 'smitten'.
Syllables
con — Open syllable, onset-rhyme structure.. science — Closed syllable, CVC structure, 'sc' digraph.. smitten — Closed syllable, CVC structure, syllabic 'n' present.
Word Parts
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Onset-Rhyme
Syllables are divided based on the onset (initial consonant sound) and rhyme (vowel and following consonants).
CVC Structure
Consonant-Vowel-Consonant syllables are identified and divided accordingly.
Syllabic Consonant
A consonant can form a syllable on its own, particularly 'n' after a vowel.
- Compound word structure.
- Presence of the syllabic 'n' in 'smitten'.
- Potential regional variations in vowel pronunciation.
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