slendershouldered
The word 'slender-shouldered' is divided into four syllables: slen-der-shoul-dered. Stress falls on the first syllable of each component. The syllabification follows standard English rules based on vowel sounds and consonant clusters, with consideration for the hyphenated structure and potential schwa reduction.
Definitions
- 1
Having narrow shoulders.
“He was a slender-shouldered man with a delicate build.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable of 'slender' and the first syllable of 'shouldered'. This is typical for compound adjectives.
Syllables
slen — Open syllable, stressed.. der — Open syllable, unstressed.. shoul — Open syllable, stressed.. dered — Open syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Onset-Rime Division
Separation of syllables based on the onset (initial consonant sounds) and rime (vowel and following consonants).
Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are often divided after a vowel sound, especially when followed by a consonant.
- The hyphen in 'slender-shouldered' influences the perceived boundaries but doesn't alter the core syllabification rules.
- Schwa reduction in unstressed syllables is common.
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