prosecutionproof
Syllables
pro-se-cu-tion-proof
Pronunciation
/ˌprɒsɪˈkjuːʃən pruːf/
Stress
01101
Morphemes
pro- + secut- + -ion
The word 'prosecution-proof' is divided into five syllables: pro-se-cu-tion-proof. It's a compound adjective formed from Latin and English roots, with primary stress on the third syllable of 'prosecution' and the first syllable of 'proof'. Syllable division follows standard English rules prioritizing onsets and vowel centrality.
Definitions
- 1
Not legally vulnerable to prosecution; immune from legal charges.
“The contract was carefully drafted to be prosecution-proof.”
“His alibi made him prosecution-proof.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable of 'prosecution' (/kjuː/) and the first syllable of 'proof' (/pruːf/). The first syllable of 'prosecution' is secondary stressed.
Syllables
pro — Open syllable, unstressed.. se — Closed syllable, unstressed.. cu — Closed syllable, stressed.. tion — Closed syllable, unstressed.. proof — Closed syllable, stressed.
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Onset Maximization
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Vowel-Centric Syllables
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Division
Dividing consonant clusters based on sonority.
- The hyphenated nature of the word requires treating each component separately for initial syllable division.
- Potential slight vowel reduction in unstressed syllables by some speakers.
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