devilsonhorseback
The word 'devils-on-horseback' is divided into five syllables: de-vils-on-horse-back. Primary stress falls on 'horse'. It's a compound noun with a complex morphemic structure, and syllable division follows standard English rules based on vowel-consonant patterns.
Definitions
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A savoury appetiser consisting of dates stuffed with almonds and wrapped in bacon, then baked or grilled.
“We started the meal with some delicious devils-on-horseback.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('horse'). Secondary stress on the first syllable ('de').
Syllables
de — Open syllable, initial syllable, often stressed.. vils — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant cluster.. on — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. horse — Closed syllable, primary stress.. back — Open syllable.
Word Parts
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Vowel followed by a consonant
Syllables are often divided after a vowel when followed by a consonant.
Vowel followed by a consonant cluster
Syllables are divided before the consonant cluster.
Compound Noun Division
Compound nouns are divided based on the constituent morphemes and stress patterns.
- The hyphenated structure influences perceived syllable boundaries.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may occur.
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