remotecontrolled
Syllables
re-mote-con-trolled
Pronunciation
/rɪˈməʊt kənˈtrəʊld/
Stress
1010
Morphemes
re- + mote + -controlled
The word 'remote-controlled' is divided into four syllables: re-mote-con-trolled. It's a compound adjective with dual stress, formed from the prefix 're-', the root 'mote', and the suffix '-controlled'. Syllable division follows VC and consonant cluster rules, typical of English phonology.
Definitions
- 1
Operated from a distance, typically using a handheld device.
“a remote-controlled car”
“remote-controlled access”
“a remote-controlled drone”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable of 'remote' and the first syllable of 'controlled', resulting in a dual-stress pattern.
Syllables
re — Open syllable, stressed.. mote — Closed syllable, unstressed.. con — Open syllable, stressed.. trolled — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant (VC) Division
Syllables are often divided after a vowel followed by a consonant.
Consonant Cluster Division
When a consonant cluster separates vowels, the cluster is typically split.
Stress-Timing
English is a stress-timed language, influencing syllable prominence.
- The hyphen in 'remote-controlled' is crucial for indicating the compound nature of the word and influencing the stress pattern.
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