neglectedlooking
Syllables
ne-glect-ed-look-ing
Pronunciation
/nɪˈɡlɛktɪd ˈlʊkɪŋ/
Stress
01011
Morphemes
neglect + lect + -ed
The word 'neglected-looking' is divided into five syllables: ne-glect-ed-look-ing. It's a compound adjective formed from the prefix 'neglect-', the root 'lect', the suffix '-ed', the root 'look', and the suffix '-ing'. Primary stress falls on 'lect'. Syllable division follows vowel nucleus and consonant cluster rules.
Definitions
- 1
Appearing to have been uncared for; in poor condition due to lack of attention.
“The neglected-looking garden was overgrown with weeds.”
“She found a neglected-looking puppy shivering in the rain.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('lect'). Secondary stress on 'look'. The first and last syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
ne — Open syllable, initial syllable.. glect — Closed syllable, vowel surrounded by consonants.. ed — Closed syllable, past participle suffix.. look — Closed syllable, root word.. ing — Closed syllable, present participle suffix.
Word Parts
Vowel Nucleus Rule
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound, which serves as the nucleus.
Consonant Cluster Division
Consonant clusters are split based on sonority, with more sonorous sounds attaching to the following syllable.
Open vs. Closed Syllables
Syllables ending in a vowel sound are open; those ending in a consonant sound are closed.
- The pronunciation of '-ed' can vary (/t/, /d/, or /ɪd/).
- Compound adjective structure influences stress placement.
- Potential vowel reduction in 'neglected' to /ə/ in some dialects.
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