primeministerial
Syllables
pri-me-mi-nis-te-ri-al
Pronunciation
/ˌpraɪm ˈmɪnɪstəˌriːəl/
Stress
0111110
Morphemes
prime- + minister + -ial
Prime-ministerial is a seven-syllable adjective of Latin origin. Stress falls on the second syllable. Syllabification follows standard English rules, with vowel reduction in unstressed syllables. The word's complexity requires careful consideration of syllable boundaries.
Definitions
- 1
Relating to a prime minister.
“The prime-ministerial residence is located in Downing Street.”
“He gave a prime-ministerial address to the nation.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('min'). Secondary stress falls on 'pri' and 'ri'. The remaining syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
pri — Open syllable, diphthong.. me — Open syllable, long vowel.. mi — Closed syllable, stressed.. nis — Closed syllable, stressed.. te — Open syllable, stressed.. ri — Open syllable, stressed.. al — Open syllable, unstressed.
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CVC Structure
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Stress Assignment
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- The word's length and complex morphology require careful attention to syllable boundaries.
- Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables is a common feature of British English pronunciation.
- Regional variations in pronunciation may affect syllable division slightly.
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