daughtersinlaw
The word 'daughters-in-law' is divided into four syllables: daugh-ters-in-law, with primary stress on the first syllable. It's a compound noun with Old English roots, and its syllabification follows standard English rules for vowel-consonant and consonant cluster division.
Definitions
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Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('daugh').
Syllables
daugh — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. ters — Closed syllable, consonant cluster followed by a vowel and ending in a consonant.. in — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. law — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant
Syllables are often divided after a vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster
Consonant clusters are often kept together within a syllable.
Compound Noun
Compound nouns are divided based on the individual word components.
- The 'augh' digraph requires consideration, but functions as a long vowel sound in this case.
- The hyphenated structure requires careful attention to linking elements.
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