examineinchief
Syllables
ex-am-ine-in-chief
Pronunciation
/ɪɡˈzæmɪn ɪn tʃiːf/
Stress
0 0 1 0 1 0
Morphemes
in + examine/chief
The compound noun phrase 'examine-in-chief' is divided into five syllables: ex-am-ine-in-chief. Stress falls on the third syllable of 'examine' and the first syllable of 'chief'. Syllabification follows the onset-rime structure, and the morphemic analysis reveals Latin and Old English origins.
Definitions
- 1
The primary examination of a witness by the party calling that witness.
“The witness underwent a thorough examine-in-chief.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable of 'examine' (/ɪn/) and the first syllable of 'chief' (/tʃiːf/). Secondary stress is absent.
Syllables
ex — Open syllable, onset-rime structure.. am — Closed syllable, onset-rime structure.. ine — Closed syllable, onset-rime structure.. in — Closed syllable, onset-rime structure.. chief — Closed syllable, onset-rime structure.
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Onset-Rime Structure
Syllables are divided based on the onset (initial consonant sound(s)) and rime (vowel and any following consonants).
- The hyphenated structure influences the overall stress pattern.
- Regional variations in pronunciation of 'examine' and 'chief' may exist but do not alter the core syllabification.
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