downinthemouth
The word 'down-in-the-mouth' is a phrasal adjective divided into four syllables: down-in-the-mouth. Stress falls on 'mouth'. Syllable division follows vowel-consonant rules, with considerations for open and closed syllables. It's a compound adjective with Germanic roots.
Definitions
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Looking sad and discouraged.
“He looked utterly down-in-the-mouth after losing the game.”
“She was feeling rather down-in-the-mouth about her exam results.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the final syllable, 'mouth'.
Syllables
down — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. in — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. the — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant, schwa sound.. mouth — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are typically divided after a vowel sound when followed by a consonant.
Open Syllable
Syllables ending in a vowel sound are considered open syllables.
Closed Syllable
Syllables ending in a consonant sound are considered closed syllables.
- Hyphenated structure of the phrase.
- Potential for vowel reduction in unstressed syllables.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation and glottal stops.
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