muddycomplexioned
Syllables
mud-dy-com-plex-ioned
Pronunciation
/ˈmʌd.i ˌkɒm.pleks.ʃənd/
Stress
0 0 1 0 0
Morphemes
mud, complex + -y, -ioned
The word 'muddy-complexioned' is divided into five syllables: mud-dy-com-plex-ioned. Primary stress falls on 'plex'. The syllabification follows standard English rules, maximizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants. The word is morphologically complex, comprising roots and suffixes of Old English and Latin origin. It functions as an adjective describing a dark or mottled complexion.
Definitions
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable, 'plex'. This is typical for words with Latinate roots and suffixes.
Syllables
mud — Open syllable, single vowel sound.. dy — Open syllable, single vowel sound.. com — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.. plex — Closed syllable, primary stress, vowel followed by consonant cluster.. ioned — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.
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- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may occur but do not alter the syllable division.
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