smoothforeheaded
Syllables
smooth-fore-head-ed
Pronunciation
/smuːð ˈfɔːrˌhedɪd/
Stress
1001
Morphemes
smooth + forehead + ed
The word 'smooth-foreheaded' is a compound adjective with primary stress on 'smooth'. Syllable division follows onset maximization and vowel-consonant structure rules, resulting in smooth-fore-head-ed. The morphemic breakdown reveals Old English roots for each component.
Definitions
- 1
Having a smooth forehead; not having prominent brow ridges.
“The smooth-foreheaded child looked innocent.”
“She was described as a smooth-foreheaded woman with kind eyes.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('smooth'). The remaining syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
smooth — Closed syllable, primary stress.. fore — Closed syllable, onset maximization.. head — Open syllable, simple vowel-consonant structure.. ed — Syllable containing a schwa vowel and a voiced alveolar stop.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are grouped at the beginning of syllables whenever possible.
Vowel-Consonant Structure
Syllables are often formed around a vowel, with consonants following to create closed syllables.
- The compound nature of the word requires careful consideration of the division between 'forehead' and '-ed'.
- The hyphen in the orthography aids in the syllable division.
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