sallowcomplexioned
Syllables
sal-low-com-plex-ioned
Pronunciation
/ˈsæləʊ ˌkɒmpleksɪənd/
Stress
10100
Morphemes
complex- + sallow + -ioned
The word 'sallow-complexioned' is divided into five syllables: sal-low-com-plex-ioned. Stress falls on 'plex'. It's a compound adjective with Old English and Latin roots. Syllable division follows standard English rules based on vowel nuclei and consonant clusters.
Definitions
Stress pattern
Primary stress on the third syllable ('plex'), secondary stress on the first syllable ('sal').
Syllables
sal — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. low — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant cluster.. com — Open syllable, vowel preceded by a consonant.. plex — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant cluster.. ioned — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant cluster.
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Vowel-Consonant (VC)
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Vowel-Consonant Cluster (VCC)
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- The hyphenated form influences rhythm but doesn't dictate syllable breaks.
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- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may occur.
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