governmentowned
The word 'government-owned' is divided into six syllables: gov-er-n-ment-o-wned. Stress falls on the first syllable of 'government'. The syllabification follows standard English rules, maximizing onsets and dividing before vowels, while respecting the hyphenated structure. It functions as a compound adjective.
Definitions
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Controlled, financed, or operated by the government.
“a government-owned corporation”
“government-owned land”
“government-owned schools”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable of 'government' (/ˈɡʌvənmənt/). The second syllable 'owned' receives secondary stress.
Syllables
gov — Open syllable, onset consonant cluster.. er — Open syllable, vowel sound.. n — Closed syllable, single consonant.. ment — Closed syllable, consonant cluster.. o — Open syllable, diphthong.. wned — Closed syllable, consonant cluster.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Syllables are formed to include as many consonants as possible in the onset position.
Vowel Division
Syllable division generally occurs before each vowel sound.
Hyphenated Compounds
Division occurs at the hyphen, treating each part as a separate syllable.
- The hyphenated structure dictates the syllable division, even though the words function as a single adjective.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist but do not alter the syllabification.
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