halfrebelliously
Syllables
half-re-bel-li-ous-ly
Pronunciation
/hɑːf rɪˈbel.jəs.li/
Stress
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Morphemes
half- + rebel + -iously
The word 'half-rebelliously' is divided into six syllables: half-re-bel-li-ous-ly. The primary stress falls on 'bel'. It's formed from the prefix 'half-', the root 'rebel', and the adverbial suffix '-iously'. Syllable division follows vowel-following consonant rules and onset maximization.
Definitions
- 1
In a manner characterized by resistance to authority or control; in a defiant or insubordinate way.
“He acted half-rebelliously, questioning every instruction but ultimately complying.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('bel').
Syllables
half — Open syllable, onset cluster /hɑː/. re — Closed syllable, onset /r/. bel — Closed syllable, onset /b/. li — Open syllable, onset /l/. ous — Open syllable, onset /ə/. ly — Open syllable, onset /l/
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Vowel-Following Consonant Rule
Syllables are generally divided after vowels.
Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are maximized in the onset of a syllable.
- The hyphenated prefix 'half-' is treated as a separate syllable.
- British English non-rhoticity influences the pronunciation of the /r/ sounds.
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