multiplethreaded
Syllables
mul-ti-ple-thread-ed
Pronunciation
/ˈmʌltɪpl̩ ˈθredɪd/
Stress
00100
Morphemes
multiple- + thread + -ed
Multiple-threaded is a five-syllable adjective (mul-ti-ple-thread-ed) with primary stress on 'thread'. Syllabification follows standard English rules, including a syllabic /l/. It's formed from Latin and Old English roots and describes simultaneous task execution.
Definitions
- 1
Having or involving multiple threads of execution; designed to perform multiple tasks simultaneously.
“The application is multiple-threaded for improved performance.”
“A multiple-threaded processor can handle more tasks at once.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable, 'thread'. The other syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
mul — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. ti — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. ple — Syllabic consonant, /l/ functioning as a syllable nucleus.. thread — Closed syllable, primary stress.. ed — Closed syllable, weak syllable, past tense marker.
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Onset Maximization
Prioritizing consonant clusters at the beginning of syllables.
Vowel Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound (or a syllabic consonant).
Consonant Consonancy
Consonants between vowels are generally assigned to the following syllable.
Syllabic Consonant Rule
/l/ can form a syllable nucleus after a consonant.
- The compound nature of the word.
- The potential for syllabic /l/ in 'ple'.
- Regional variations in pronunciation (rhotic vs. non-rhotic).
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