lordsinwaiting
The word 'lords-in-waiting' is a compound noun divided into four syllables: lords-in-wait-ing. Primary stress falls on 'wait'. The morphemes include the root 'lords' and 'wait', and the suffix '-ing'. Syllable division follows vowel-consonant and consonant cluster rules.
Definitions
- 1
Members of the nobility who attend upon a monarch or other high-ranking person.
“The lords-in-waiting accompanied the Queen to the ceremony.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('wait'), indicated by '1'. The other syllables are unstressed ('0').
Syllables
lords — Closed syllable, ending in a consonant cluster.. in — Closed syllable, ending in a nasal consonant.. wait — Open syllable, containing a diphthong.. ing — Closed syllable, ending in a nasal consonant cluster.
Word Parts
Similar Words
Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are often divided after a vowel followed by a consonant.
Consonant Cluster Division
Consonant clusters are typically maintained within a syllable.
Compound Word Division
Hyphens are used to indicate syllable boundaries within compound words.
- The hyphenated nature of the word is crucial for clarity. Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may occur.
Nearby Words
17 wordsTrending in English (GB)
Terms getting hyphenated by users right now.