reembarrassment
Syllables
re-em-bar-rass-ment
Pronunciation
/riːɪmˈbærəsmənt/
Stress
01011
Morphemes
re- + embarrass + -ment
The word 're-embarrassment' is divided into five syllables: re-em-bar-rass-ment. It consists of the prefix 're-', the root 'embarrass', and the suffix '-ment'. Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('rass'). Syllabification follows the vowel nucleus, onset-rime, and consonant cluster rules, with considerations for British English 'r' pronunciation and vowel reduction.
Definitions
- 1
The feeling of being embarrassed again, or the act of causing someone to feel embarrassed again.
“His apology did little to alleviate the re-embarrassment caused by his earlier mistake.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('rass'). Secondary stress may be present on the first syllable ('re').
Syllables
re — Open syllable, vowel sound 'iː'. em — Closed syllable, vowel sound 'ɪ'. bar — Open syllable, vowel sound 'æ'. rass — Closed syllable, vowel sound 'æ'. ment — Closed syllable, vowel sound 'ə'
Word Parts
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Vowel Nucleus Rule
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Onset-Rime Rule
Syllables are divided into an onset (initial consonant(s)) and a rime (vowel and following consonants).
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable unless they can be naturally divided based on pronunciation.
- The pronunciation of the 'r' sound in British English is a key consideration.
- The compound nature of the root 'embarrass' influences the stress pattern.
- Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables is a common feature.
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