pestilenceproof
Syllables
pes-ti-lence-proof
Pronunciation
/ˌpɛstɪlən(t)s ˈpruːf/
Stress
0 0 1 1
Morphemes
pestil- + -lence + -proof
The word 'pestilence-proof' is divided into four syllables: pes-ti-lence-proof. It's a compound adjective formed from the prefix 'pestil-', the root '-lence', and the suffix '-proof'. Primary stress falls on the second syllable of 'proof'. Syllable division follows the onset-rime structure.
Definitions
- 1
Protected against or immune to pestilence (disease).
“The castle was designed to be pestilence-proof.”
“The new vaccine offers pestilence-proof protection.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress on the second syllable of 'proof' (/ˈpruːf/). Secondary stress on the first syllable of 'pestilence' (/ˈpɛstɪlən(t)s/).
Syllables
pes — Open syllable, onset 'p', rime 'es'. ti — Closed syllable, onset 't', rime 'i'. lence — Closed syllable, onset 'l', rime 'ence'. 't' can be elided.. proof — Closed syllable, onset 'pr', rime 'oof', primary stress
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Onset-Rime Structure
Syllables are divided based on the onset (initial consonant sound(s)) and rime (vowel and any following consonants).
- The 't' in 'pestilence' can be elided in rapid speech, but this does not affect the syllable division.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may occur, but the syllable division remains consistent.
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