rudespokenrudespun
Syllables
rude-spo-ken-rude-spun
Pronunciation
/ruːd ˈspoʊkən ruːd spʌn/
Stress
10010
Morphemes
rude, speak, spin + -en, -n
The word 'rude-spokenrude-spun' is syllabified based on vowel-centric principles and the onset-rime structure. It's a compound adjective with primary stress on the first syllable of 'spoken' and 'rude'. The hyphenated structure is a minor exception to standard syllabification.
Definitions
Stress pattern
Primary stress on the first syllable of 'spoken' and the first syllable of 'rude'. 'spun' is unstressed.
Syllables
rude — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. spo — Closed syllable, consonant blend followed by a vowel and consonant.. ken — Closed syllable, consonant followed by a vowel and consonant.. rude — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. spun — Closed syllable, consonant blend followed by a vowel and consonant.
Word Parts
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Onset-Rime Principle
Syllables are divided based on the onset and rime.
Vowel-Centric Syllabification
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Resolution
Consonant clusters are split to maintain the onset-rime structure.
- Hyphenated structure doesn't alter internal syllabification.
- Long vowel /uː/ doesn't significantly affect division.
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