queenoftheprairie
The word 'queen-of-the-prairie' is divided into five syllables: queen-of-the-prai-rie. Primary stress falls on 'queen'. It's a compound noun with roots in Old English and Latin. Syllabification follows the vowel nucleus and onset maximization rules.
Definitions
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A large, brightly colored butterfly (Polymatha edwardsii) found in North America, known for its migratory behavior.
“The queen-of-the-prairie is a stunning sight during its annual migration.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('queen').
Syllables
queen — Closed syllable, stressed.. of — Open syllable, unstressed.. the — Open syllable, unstressed.. prai — Open syllable, unstressed.. rie — Open syllable, unstressed.
Similar Words
Vowel Nucleus Rule
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Onset Maximization Rule
Consonant clusters are broken to maximize the number of consonants in the onset of a syllable.
Stress Assignment Rule
Primary stress falls on the first syllable of the compound noun.
- The linking of 'of' and 'the' can sometimes result in a reduced vowel or elision, but we have treated them as separate syllables for clarity.
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