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The word 'foot-pound-second' is a compound noun divided into four syllables (foot-pound-sec-ond). Each component receives primary stress. Syllable division follows standard English rules based on vowel-consonant sequences and compound word stress patterns.
Definitions
- 1
A unit of measurement equal to the force exerted by gravity on a mass of one pound-force for one second.
“The impact force was measured in foot-pounds-seconds.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable of each component word: 'foot, 'pound, 'sec-ond.
Syllables
foot — Closed syllable, stressed.. pound — Closed syllable, stressed.. sec — Closed syllable, stressed.. ond — Closed syllable, unstressed.
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VC Syllable Division
Vowels followed by consonants generally form a syllable.
CVC Syllable Division
Consonants followed by vowels and consonants generally form a syllable.
Compound Word Stress
The first element of a compound word typically receives primary stress.
- The compound nature of the word requires consideration of stress patterns across multiple lexical items.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might affect vowel quality and syllable timing.
- Rapid speech could lead to elision of sounds, particularly in the unstressed syllables.
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