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scarlet-breasted

Complete linguistic analysis including syllable division, pronunciation, morphology, and definitions.

4 syllables
16 characters
English (GB)
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4syllables

scarletbreasted

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

scar-let-breas-ted

Pronunciation

/ˈskɑːlət ˈbrestɪd/

Stress

1010

Morphemes

scarlet, breast + -ed

The word 'scarlet-breasted' is a compound adjective divided into four syllables: scar-let-breas-ted. Primary stress falls on 'scar'. The syllabification follows standard English onset-rime division rules, prioritizing vowel sounds. The morphemic analysis reveals a root 'scarlet' and 'breast' with the adjectival suffix '-ed'.

Definitions

adjective
  1. 1

    Having a scarlet (bright red) breast.

    “The scarlet-breasted robin perched on the branch.”

    syn:red-breastedcrimson-breasted
    ant:pale-breastedwhite-breasted

Stress pattern

Primary stress on the first syllable ('scar'), secondary stress on 'breas'.

Syllables

4
scar/skɑː/
let/lət/
breas/brest/
ted/tɪd/

scar — Open syllable, onset 'sk', rime 'ɑː'. let — Open syllable, onset 'l', rime 'et'. breas — Open syllable, onset 'br', rime 'eas'. ted — Open syllable, onset 't', rime 'ɪd'

Word Parts

root

scarlet, breast

Scarlet: Middle English from Old French and Arabic. Breast: Old English.

suf

-ed

Adjectival suffix, past participle function

Similar Words

red­breas­tedblue­breas­tedyel­low­breas­ted

Onset-Rime

Syllables are divided based on the onset (initial consonant sound(s)) and rime (vowel and any following consonants).

Vowel Sound Principle

Each syllable generally contains one vowel sound.

  • Hyphenated structure as a compound adjective.
  • Pronunciation of '-ed' suffix can vary.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/10/2025

Nearby Words

17 words
scarlet-breasted(current)
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