pupilteacherdom
Syllables
pu-pil-teach-er-dom
Pronunciation
/ˈpjuːpɪl ˈtiːtʃərdəm/
Stress
10100
Morphemes
pupil, teacher + dom
The word 'pupil-teacherdom' is a compound noun divided into five syllables: pu-pil-teach-er-dom. It comprises two roots ('pupil', 'teacher') and the suffix '-dom'. Primary stress falls on the first syllable of each root word. Syllabification follows vowel and compound word rules.
Definitions
- 1
The collective body of pupils and teachers in a school or educational institution.
“The entire pupil-teacherdom gathered for the annual speech day.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress on the first syllable of 'pupil' and the first syllable of 'teacher'. Reduced stress on '-dom'.
Syllables
pu — Open syllable, stressed.. pil — Closed syllable, unstressed.. teach — Closed syllable, stressed.. er — Open syllable, unstressed, part of the stressed syllable 'teach'. dom — Closed syllable, unstressed.
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Consonant Cluster Rule
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Compound Word Rule
Compound words are divided between the constituent words.
- The hyphen is stylistic and doesn't affect syllabification. Regional variations in 'pupil' pronunciation exist.
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