rottenheartedly
The word 'rotten-heartedly' is a five-syllable adverb with primary stress on 'heart'. Syllabification follows standard English rules, prioritizing closed syllables and applying the onset-rime principle. The '-ed' suffix pronunciation is a potential exception.
Definitions
- 1
In a deeply unpleasant or malicious manner.
“He behaved rotten-heartedly towards his rivals.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress on the third syllable ('heart'), secondary stress on the first syllable ('rot').
Syllables
rot — Closed syllable, onset 'r', rime 'ɒt'. ten — Closed syllable, onset 't', rime 'ən'. heart — Closed syllable, onset 'h', rime 'ɑːt'. ed — Syllable formed by vowel and consonant, past participle marker. ly — Open syllable, onset 'l', rime 'i'
Word Parts
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Onset-Rime Principle
Syllables are divided into onset and rime based on consonant and vowel sequences.
Closed Syllable Preference
English prefers to close syllables with a consonant whenever possible.
Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are often divided before a consonant following a vowel.
- Pronunciation of '-ed' suffix varies depending on preceding sound.
- Compound word structure adds complexity.
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