lavenderscented
Syllables
lav-en-der-scen-ted
Pronunciation
/ˈlæv.ən.də(r) ˈsɛn.tɪd/
Stress
10010
Morphemes
lavender + -scented
The word 'lavender-scented' is divided into five syllables based on vowel-consonant patterns. It consists of the root 'lavender' and the suffix '-scented'. Stress falls on the first syllable of 'lavender' and the second syllable of 'scented'. Syllabification is consistent with standard English rules and similar compound adjectives.
Definitions
- 1
Having the smell of lavender.
“She lit a lavender-scented candle.”
“The lavender-scented soap was very relaxing.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable of 'lavender' and the second syllable of 'scented'.
Syllables
lav — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. en — Open syllable, vowel following a consonant.. der — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant cluster. 'r' may be non-rhotic.. scen — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant cluster.. ted — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant cluster.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant
Syllables are typically divided after a vowel sound.
Avoid Consonant Clusters
English avoids breaking up consonant clusters unless absolutely necessary.
- Non-rhoticity in some GB English accents may affect the pronunciation of the 'r' in 'der', but not the syllable division.
- Potential vowel reduction to schwa in unstressed syllables.
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