lightembroidereded
Syllables
light-em-broi-dered-ed
Pronunciation
/ˌlaɪt ɪmˈbroʊdəd/
Stress
0 0 1 1 0
Morphemes
light + embroider + ed
The word 'light-embroidered' is a compound adjective divided into five syllables: light-em-broi-dered-ed. Stress falls on 'dered'. It's formed from 'light-', 'embroider', and '-ed'. Syllabification follows standard English rules.
Definitions
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Decorated with delicate embroidery, often suggesting a pale or subtle color scheme.
“She wore a light-embroidered shawl.”
“The light-embroidered dress was perfect for the summer garden party.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable of 'embroidered' ('der'). The first syllable 'light' is unstressed.
Syllables
light — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. em — Closed syllable, consonant cluster followed by vowel.. broi — Syllable with a diphthong.. dered — Closed syllable, stressed syllable.. ed — Weak syllable, suffix.
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Consonant Clusters
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Diphthongs
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Suffixes
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- Regional variations in pronunciation (e.g., rhotic vs. non-rhotic accents) might affect the realization of the 'r' sound.
- The hyphenated structure influences perceived boundaries but doesn't alter core syllable division.
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