pockethandkerchief
Syllables
pock-et-hand-ker-chief
Pronunciation
/ˌpɒkɪtˈhæŋkəˌtʃiːf/
Stress
01011
Morphemes
pocket + handkerchief
The word 'pocket-handkerchief' is divided into five syllables: pock-et-hand-ker-chief. It's a compound noun with primary stress on 'hand' and secondary stress on 'pock'. The syllabification follows standard onset-rime principles, with vowel sounds forming syllable nuclei.
Definitions
- 1
A small cloth carried on the person for wiping the nose, face, or hands.
“He pulled a clean pocket-handkerchief from his coat.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress on the third syllable ('hand'), secondary stress on the first syllable ('pock'). The remaining syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
pock — Open syllable, onset 'p', rime 'ock'. et — Closed syllable, onset 't', rime 'et'. hand — Open syllable, onset 'h', rime 'and'. ker — Open syllable, onset 'k', rime 'er', schwa vowel. chief — Closed syllable, onset 'ch', rime 'ief'
Word Parts
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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).
Vowel Rule
Each vowel sound typically forms a syllable.
- Compound word structure influences stress pattern.
- Potential regional variations in 'h' aspiration.
- Hyphenated form reflects historical development.
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