dandelionleaved
The word 'dandelion-leaved' is divided into four syllables: dan-del-ion-leaved, with primary stress on 'ion'. It's a compound adjective formed from the noun 'dandelion' and the suffix '-leaved'. Syllable division follows standard English rules prioritizing vowel-consonant patterns.
Definitions
- 1
Having leaves resembling those of a dandelion; covered with leaves like those of a dandelion.
“The dandelion-leaved salad greens added a slightly bitter taste.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('ion').
Syllables
dan — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. del — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. ion — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. leaved — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant cluster.
Word Parts
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Open Syllable
Vowel followed by a consonant.
Closed Syllable
Vowel followed by a consonant cluster.
- The hyphenated nature of the word is stylistic, not phonological.
- Regional vowel variations may occur but do not affect syllable division.
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