pleasantnatured
Syllables
pleas-ant-na-tured
Pronunciation
/ˈplɛzənt ˈneɪtʃəd/
Stress
1001
Morphemes
pleas/nature + -ant/-ed
The word 'pleasant-natured' is divided into four syllables: pleas-ant-na-tured. It's a compound adjective with dual stress, formed from 'pleasant' (Old French origin) and 'natured' (Latin origin). Syllable division follows vowel-consonant patterns, with consonant clusters remaining intact.
Definitions
- 1
Having a disposition that is agreeable, kind, and friendly.
“She was a pleasant-natured woman who always had a smile for everyone.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable of 'pleasant' and the first syllable of 'natured' resulting in a dual-stress pattern.
Syllables
pleas — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonants.. ant — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonants at the end.. na — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonants.. tured — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant cluster at the end.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are typically divided after a vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are often kept together within a syllable, especially at the end of a syllable.
- The hyphen acts as a visual cue but doesn't strongly dictate a syllabic break. Compound word stress patterns are largely maintained.
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