electriclighted
Syllables
e-lec-tric-li-ght-ed
Pronunciation
/ɪˈlɛktrɪk ˈlaɪtɪd/
Stress
011001
Morphemes
e + lectric + lighted
The word 'electric-lighted' is divided into six syllables: e-lec-tric-li-ght-ed. It's a compound adjective formed from 'electric' and 'lighted', with primary stress on the second syllable of 'electric' and the first syllable of 'lighted'. Syllable division follows standard English rules for VCC patterns and open syllables.
Definitions
- 1
Illuminated by electricity.
“The electric-lighted sign shone brightly.”
“The electric-lighted display attracted many visitors.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable of 'electric' and the first syllable of 'lighted'.
Syllables
e — Open, unstressed syllable.. lec — Closed, unstressed syllable.. tric — Closed, stressed syllable.. li — Open, unstressed syllable.. ght — Closed, unstressed syllable.. ed — Closed, stressed syllable.
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Vowel-Consonant-Consonant (VCC)
Syllables are often divided after the first consonant in VCC patterns.
Open Syllable Rule
Syllables ending in a vowel sound are typically open.
Compound Word Rule
Compound words are often divided between the constituent words.
- The hyphenated form is crucial for accurate syllabification.
- The initial 'e' is often reduced to a schwa sound.
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