elderbrotherhood
Syllables
el-der-broth-er-hood
Pronunciation
/ˈeldəˌbrʌðəˌhʊd/
Stress
10001
Morphemes
eld- + brother- + -hood
The word 'elderbrotherhood' is divided into five syllables based on the Onset-Rime rule, with primary stress on the first syllable. It's a compound noun formed from Old English elements, and its syllabification aligns with similar compound words in English.
Definitions
- 1
A fraternal organization or society of elder brothers; the state or condition of being elder brothers.
“The elderbrotherhood maintained a strong tradition of community service.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('el-'). The remaining syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
el — Open syllable, onset-rime structure.. der — Closed syllable, onset-rime structure.. broth — Closed syllable, onset-rime structure, consonant cluster.. er — Open syllable, onset-rime structure.. hood — Closed syllable, onset-rime structure.
Word Parts
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Onset-Rime Division
Syllables are divided between the onset (initial consonant(s)) and the rime (vowel and any following consonants). Division occurs before vowels and after consonants.
- The 'br' cluster in 'brother' is a common cluster and remains intact.
- Potential vowel reduction in unstressed syllables may occur in some accents.
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