roughandtumble
The word 'rough-and-tumble' is divided into four syllables: rough-and-tum-ble. Stress falls on 'tum'. It's a compound word with Old English and Old Norse roots, functioning as an adjective or noun. Syllabification follows standard English rules, with considerations for a silent letter, potential reduction, and a syllabic consonant.
Definitions
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('tum').
Syllables
rough — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant. Contains a silent letter ('gh').. and — Open syllable, vowel surrounded by consonants. Subject to reduction in rapid speech.. tum — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant cluster.. ble — Closed syllable with a syllabic consonant ('l').
Word Parts
Vowel-Consonant (VC)
Syllables are often divided after a vowel when followed by a consonant.
Consonant Cluster
Consonant clusters are often maintained within a syllable.
Syllabic Consonant
A consonant can form a syllable nucleus, particularly after a vowel.
- Silent 'gh' in 'rough'. Reduction of 'and' in rapid speech. Syllabic 'l' in 'tumble'.
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