secretarygeneral
Syllables
sec-re-ta-ry-gen-er-al
Pronunciation
/ˈsɛk.rə.tri ˈdʒɛn.ər.əl/
Stress
1000100
Morphemes
secret, general + -ary
The word 'secretary-general' is a compound noun divided into seven syllables: sec-re-ta-ry-gen-er-al. Primary stress falls on 'sec' and secondary stress on 'gen'. Syllabification follows standard English onset-rime rules, considering the compound nature of the word.
Definitions
- 1
The chief administrative officer of an organization, especially an international one.
“The Secretary-General addressed the United Nations.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress on the first syllable of 'secretary' ('sec') and secondary stress on the first syllable of 'general' ('gen').
Syllables
sec — Open syllable, onset 's', rime 'ɛk'. re — Open syllable, onset 'r', rime 'ə'. ta — Open syllable, onset 't', rime 'ə'. ry — Open syllable, onset 'r', rime 'i'. gen — Open syllable, onset 'dʒ', rime 'ɛn'. er — Open syllable, onset 'ɜ', rime 'r'. al — Open syllable, onset 'l', rime 'ə'
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