machinestitched
The word 'machine-stitched' is divided into three syllables: ma-chine-stitched. It consists of the root 'machine' and the suffix 'stitched'. Primary stress falls on the first syllable. Syllable division follows rules maximizing onsets and ensuring each syllable has a vowel nucleus.
Definitions
- 1
Made or repaired by a sewing machine
“The leather bag was beautifully machine-stitched.”
“These shoes are machine-stitched for durability.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress on the first syllable ('ma-'), secondary stress on the second syllable of 'stitched'
Syllables
ma — Open syllable, onset 'm', nucleus 'ə'. chine — Open syllable, onset 'ʃn', nucleus 'iː'. stitched — Closed syllable, onset 'st', nucleus 'ɪ', coda 'tʃt'
Word Parts
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Vowel Nucleus Rule
Each syllable contains a vowel sound.
Onset Maximization Rule
Consonant clusters are preferred as onsets.
Coda Preference Rule
Consonants following the nucleus form the coda.
Avoid Stranded Consonants Rule
Consonants are not left isolated between syllables.
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