fireandbrimstone
Syllables
fi-re-and-brim-stone
Pronunciation
/faɪər ænd ˈbrɪmstoʊn/
Stress
00101
Morphemes
fire, brim + stone
The word 'fire-and-brimstone' is a compound noun/adjective of Old English origin, divided into five syllables (fi-re-and-brim-stone) with primary stress on 'brim'. Syllabification follows rules of maximizing onsets and closing syllables with consonant clusters. It denotes severe condemnation or punishment.
Definitions
- 1
Severe and forceful criticism or condemnation; a type of divine punishment.
“The preacher delivered a fire-and-brimstone sermon.”
“He faced the fire and brimstone of public opinion.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable, 'brim' (ˈbrɪm). The other syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
fi — Open syllable, diphthong.. re — Closed syllable, schwa.. and — Open syllable.. brim — Closed syllable, primary stress.. stone — Closed syllable, diphthong.
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Vowel-Initial Syllables
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Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters following a vowel close the syllable.
- Compound word stress placement can vary slightly, but 'brim' is the most common stressed syllable.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may occur.
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