oblongtriangular
Syllables
ob-long-tri-an-gu-lar
Pronunciation
/əˈblɒŋ ˈtraɪæŋɡjʊlə(r)/
Stress
010011
Morphemes
ob- + long/tri/angle + -ar
The word 'oblong-triangular' is divided into six syllables: ob-long-tri-an-gu-lar. Stress falls on the second syllable of 'triangular'. It's a compound adjective formed from Latin roots, and syllabification follows standard English rules prioritizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants. Regional variations in /r/ pronunciation may occur.
Definitions
- 1
Having both an elongated shape and three angles.
“The artist used an oblong-triangular piece of wood for the sculpture.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable of 'triangular' (/ˈtraɪ/). The first component 'oblong' is unstressed.
Syllables
ob — Closed syllable, consonant-vowel structure.. long — Closed syllable, consonant-vowel-consonant structure.. tri — Open syllable, vowel preceded by a consonant, diphthong.. an — Open syllable, vowel preceded by a consonant.. gu — Open syllable, consonant-vowel structure.. lar — Open syllable, vowel preceded by a consonant, potential for /r/ dropping.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Prioritizing consonant clusters at the beginning of syllables.
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Preventing consonants from being left alone at the end of a syllable.
Vowel-Consonant Division
Dividing after vowels when followed by consonants.
- Hyphenated compound word.
- Potential for /r/ dropping in non-rhotic accents (GB English).
- Diphthong in 'tri' syllable.
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