lautenclavicymbal
Syllables
lau-ten-cla-vi-cym-bal
Pronunciation
/ˌlaʊtənˌklævɪˈsaɪmbəl/
Stress
010011
Morphemes
laut- + clavicymbal
The word 'lautenclavicymbal' is a compound noun of Germanic and Latin/Greek origin. It is divided into six syllables: lau-ten-cla-vi-cym-bal, with primary stress on 'cym' and secondary stress on 'lau'. Syllabification follows standard English (GB) rules based on vowel peaks, onsets, and codas.
Definitions
- 1
A keyboard instrument, historically a type of harpsichord or clavichord, incorporating metal strings or plates to produce a cymbal-like sound.
“The museum displayed a rare lautenclavicymbal from the 18th century.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('cym'), and secondary stress on the first syllable ('lau').
Syllables
lau — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. ten — Closed syllable, CVC structure.. cla — Open syllable, consonant cluster followed by a vowel.. vi — Open syllable, consonant followed by a vowel.. cym — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant cluster.. bal — Closed syllable, CVC structure.
Word Parts
Similar Words
Onset Rule
Consonant clusters at the beginning of a syllable are maintained.
Coda Rule
Consonant clusters at the end of a syllable are maintained.
Vowel Peak Rule
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Sonority Sequencing Principle
Syllable structure follows a sonority hierarchy.
- The diphthong /aʊ/ in 'lau-' could be analyzed differently.
- The compound nature of the word makes it somewhat unusual.
Nearby Words
17 wordsTrending in English (GB)
Terms getting hyphenated by users right now.