devil'swalkingstick
Syllables
dev-il's-walk-ing-stick
Pronunciation
/ˈdɛvɪlz ˈwɔːkɪŋstɪk/
Stress
10010
Morphemes
devil, walking, stick + 's
The word 'devil's-walking-stick' is a compound noun divided into five syllables (dev-il's-walk-ing-stick) with primary stress on 'walk'. It's formed from multiple roots and a possessive suffix, and syllable division follows standard English rules.
Definitions
- 1
A North American shrub (Aralia spinosa) with large compound leaves and clusters of small greenish-white flowers, whose root was used medicinally by Native Americans.
“The herbalist recommended devil's-walking-stick for its anti-inflammatory properties.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable of 'walking' (/ˈwɔːkɪŋ/).
Syllables
dev — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. il's — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster. Possessive 's pronounced /z/.. walk — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. ing — Closed syllable, vowel followed by nasal consonant cluster.. stick — Closed syllable, consonant cluster followed by vowel and consonant.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant (VC)
Syllables typically end in a vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable.
Possessive 's
Treated as a separate syllable when pronounced.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might affect vowel sounds, but syllable division remains largely consistent.
- The possessive 's can be elided in rapid speech, but is considered a separate syllable for formal analysis.
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