multipletoothed
Syllables
mul-ti-ple-toothed
Pronunciation
/ˈmʌltɪpl̩ ˈtuːðd/
Stress
1001
Morphemes
multiple- + tooth + -ed
The word 'multiple-toothed' is divided into four syllables: mul-ti-ple-toothed. It consists of the prefix 'multiple-', the root 'tooth', and the suffix '-ed'. Primary stress falls on the first syllable. Syllabification follows standard English rules, maximizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants.
Definitions
- 1
Having many teeth.
“The shark was a multiple-toothed predator.”
“The ancient saw was multiple-toothed and effective.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable of 'multiple' (/ˈmʌltɪpl̩/). Secondary stress is on 'toothed', but is significantly weaker.
Syllables
mul — Open syllable, stressed.. ti — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ple — Closed syllable, unstressed, syllabic consonant.. toothed — Closed syllable, secondary stress.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Prioritizing consonant clusters at the beginning of syllables.
Vowel-Consonant Division
Dividing syllables after vowels, especially when followed by consonants.
Syllabic Consonant Rule
Recognizing and marking syllabic consonants (like the 'l' in 'multiple').
- The compound nature of the word requires careful consideration of stress and syllable boundaries.
- The syllabic 'l' is a potential point of variation, but the standard pronunciation supports its syllabification.
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