Hyphenation ofre-coilre-collect
Syllable Division:
re-coilre-col-lect
Phonetic Transcription:(how the word sounds using IPA symbols)
/riːˈkɔɪl/ and /riːkəˈlɛkt/
Stress Pattern:(which syllables are emphasized when speaking)
010 and 001
Primary stress falls on the second syllable of 're-coil' and the third syllable of 're-collect'.
Syllables are the building blocks of words - each one typically contains a vowel sound
Open syllable, initial syllable with a vowel.
Closed syllable, vowel surrounded by consonants.
Open syllable, initial syllable with a vowel.
Closed syllable, vowel surrounded by consonants.
Closed syllable, vowel surrounded by consonants.
Morphemes are the smallest meaningful parts of words: prefixes (beginning), roots (core meaning), and suffixes (ending)
Prefix: re-
Latin origin, reversative function.
Root: coil/collect
Old French/Latin origin, verb function.
Suffix:
Words with similar syllable patterns or pronunciation features
The linguistic principles used to determine where syllables begin and end
Vowel-Consonant-Consonant (VCC)
Syllables are typically divided after the first consonant, creating a closed syllable.
Vowel-Consonant (VC)
Syllables are typically divided after the consonant, creating a closed syllable.
Initial Syllable Exception
Initial syllables with vowels are often considered open, even if followed by consonants, particularly with prefixes.
Important exceptions or unusual features in this word's pronunciation or structure
The 're-' prefix can sometimes blend phonetically, but remains a separate syllable for syllabification.
Vowel sounds can vary slightly depending on regional accents.
Summary:
The word 're-coilre-collect' is divided into syllables based on vowel-consonant boundaries, with the 're-' prefix forming separate syllables. Stress falls on the second syllable of 're-coil' and the third syllable of 're-collect'. The syllabification follows standard English (GB) rules, with consideration for the initial 're-' prefix and closed syllable structures.
Detailed Analysis:
Linguistic Analysis of "re-coilre-collect" (English (GB))
This analysis will cover both "re-coil" and "re-collect" as they appear consecutively.
1. IPA Transcription:
/riːˈkɔɪl/ and /riːkəˈlɛkt/
2. Morphemic Breakdown:
- re-: Prefix (Latin origin, meaning "again, back"). Morphological function: Reversative.
- coil: Root (Old French coillier, meaning "to glue, stick"). Morphological function: Verb.
- re-: Prefix (Latin origin, meaning "again, back"). Morphological function: Reversative.
- collect: Root (Latin colligere, meaning "to gather together"). Morphological function: Verb.
3. Stressed Syllables:
- re-coil: Primary stress on the second syllable (/kɔɪl/).
- re-collect: Primary stress on the third syllable (/lɛkt/).
4. Syllables List with IPA and Rule Explanations:
re-coil:
- re /riː/ - Open syllable. Rule: Vowel followed by a consonant. Exception: Initial syllable.
- coil /kɔɪl/ - Closed syllable. Rule: Vowel surrounded by consonants.
re-collect:
- re /riː/ - Open syllable. Rule: Vowel followed by a consonant. Exception: Initial syllable.
- col /kɒl/ - Closed syllable. Rule: Vowel surrounded by consonants.
- lect /lɛkt/ - Closed syllable. Rule: Vowel surrounded by consonants.
5. Syllable Division Rule Explanations:
- Vowel-Consonant-Consonant (VCC): Syllables are typically divided after the first consonant, creating a closed syllable.
- Vowel-Consonant (VC): Syllables are typically divided after the consonant, creating a closed syllable.
- Initial Syllable Exception: Initial syllables with vowels are often considered open, even if followed by consonants, particularly with prefixes.
6. Potential Exceptions/Special Cases:
- The 're-' prefix can sometimes blend phonetically with the following syllable, but for syllabification, it remains a separate syllable.
- The vowel sounds in 'coil' and 'collect' can vary slightly depending on regional accents.
7. Exceptions/Special Cases for the Word as a Whole:
The compound nature of the phrase doesn't introduce any specific syllabification exceptions beyond those applicable to each individual word.
8. Syllabification Shifts with Different Parts of Speech:
Both "coil" and "collect" primarily function as verbs. If "coil" were used as a noun (e.g., "a coil of rope"), the stress would remain on the second syllable, and the syllabification would not change. Similarly, "collect" as a noun would maintain the same syllabification and stress pattern.
9. Definition & Semantics:
- re-coil (verb): To spring back; to flinch. Translation: N/A (English). Synonyms: retract, shrink, flinch. Antonyms: advance, extend. Example: "He recoiled in horror at the sight."
- re-collect (verb): To recall to the mind; to gather together again. Translation: N/A (English). Synonyms: remember, recall, retrieve. Antonyms: forget. Example: "She tried to recollect the details of the accident."
10. Alternative Pronunciations/Regional Variations:
- In some British English accents, the vowel in "collect" may be pronounced as /kəˈlɛkt/ with a schwa in the first syllable. This doesn't significantly alter the syllabification.
- The /r/ sound after vowels can be more or less pronounced depending on the accent.
11. Phonological Comparison:
- impact: im-pact /ɪmˈpækt/ - Similar VCC structure in the second syllable.
- object: ob-ject /ɒbˈdʒɛkt/ - Similar VCC structure in the second syllable.
- reflect: re-flect /rɪˈflɛkt/ - Similar 're-' prefix and VCC structure in the second syllable.
The syllable division in these words follows the same VCC rule as "re-coil" and "re-collect". The presence of the 're-' prefix is consistent across "re-coil" and "reflect".
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