manypigeonholed
Syllables
man-y-pi-geon-holed
Pronunciation
/ˈmæni ˈpɪdʒənˌhoʊld/
Stress
10100
Morphemes
many- + pigeon- + -hole-ed
The word 'many-pigeonholed' is divided into five syllables: man-y-pi-geon-holed. It's a compound adjective formed from the prefix 'many-', the root 'pigeon-', and the suffix '-holed'. Primary stress falls on 'pi-'. Syllable division follows the onset-rime principle, with the silent 'g' in 'pigeon' being a notable exception.
Definitions
- 1
Categorized or classified rigidly and narrowly; forced into a pre-defined category.
“The artist felt many-pigeonholed by critics who only saw her work as derivative.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress on the first syllable of 'pigeon' (/pɪ/), secondary stress on 'man' (/mæn/).
Syllables
man — Open syllable, onset 'm', rime 'æn'. y — Open syllable, vowel nucleus. pi — Closed syllable, onset 'p', rime 'ɪ'. geon — Open syllable, onset 'dʒ', rime 'iːən'. holed — Closed syllable, onset 'h', rime 'oʊld'
Word Parts
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Onset-Rime
Syllables are formed around a vowel nucleus, with preceding consonants forming the onset and following consonants forming the rime.
Vowel as Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound, which serves as the nucleus.
- Silent 'g' in 'pigeon' is a common exception.
- Compound word structure adds complexity.
- Potential vowel reduction in 'many' in some dialects.
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