shepherd'sscabious
Syllables
shep-herd-'s-sca-bi-ous
Pronunciation
/ˈʃepərdz skæbiəs/
Stress
100100
Morphemes
shepherd, scabious + 's
The word 'shepherd's-scabious' is divided into six syllables based on vowel sounds and consonant clusters. Stress falls on the second syllable of each component word. The morphemic analysis reveals Old English and Latin roots, with a possessive suffix. Syllable division follows standard English rules, with the possessive 's' forming its own syllable.
Definitions
- 1
A Eurasian plant of the family Caprifoliaceae, having clusters of pale purple or lilac flowers.
“The meadow was dotted with shepherd's-scabious.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress on the second syllable of 'shepherd' and the second syllable of 'scabious'
Syllables
shep — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. herd — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.. 's — Syllable formed by the possessive marker.. sca — Open syllable, vowel preceded by consonant cluster.. bi — Open syllable, vowel preceded by consonant.. ous — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant
Syllables are typically divided after vowels.
Avoid Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable.
Possessive 's'
The possessive 's' can form a syllable on its own.
- The possessive 's' could potentially be absorbed into the following syllable, but it maintains its own syllabic identity in this case.
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