outoftheworld
The phrase 'out-of-the-world' is syllabified based on the individual words within the phrase, with stress falling on 'world'. Syllable division follows open/closed syllable rules and maintains consonant clusters. The phrase functions as an adjective or adverbial phrase.
Definitions
- 1
Extremely good; wonderful; amazing.
“This restaurant is out-of-the-world!”
“The concert was an out-of-the-world experience.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the final syllable, 'world'.
Syllables
out — Open syllable, single morpheme.. of — Open syllable, single morpheme, often reduced to /ə/.. the — Open syllable, single morpheme.. world — Closed syllable, final consonant cluster 'rld'.
Word Parts
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Open/Closed Syllable Rule
Syllables are divided based on whether they end in a vowel sound (open) or a consonant sound (closed).
Compound Word Rule
In compound words or phrases, syllables are divided between the individual words.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable.
- The reduction of 'of' to /əv/ or /ə/ is a common phonetic variation.
- The hyphenated form emphasizes the phrase's compound nature.
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