spatulateleaved
Syllables
spa-tu-late-leaved
Pronunciation
/ˈspætʃuːleɪt ˌliːvd/
Stress
1011
Morphemes
spatula + ate-ed-leaved
The word 'spatulate-leaved' is a compound adjective divided into four syllables: spa-tu-late-leaved. The primary stress falls on 'late'. It's derived from Latin 'spatula' and Old English 'leaf', with suffixes indicating shape and characteristic. Syllable division follows vowel-after-consonant-cluster and consonant-closure rules.
Definitions
- 1
Having leaves shaped like a spatula; broad and flat.
“The plant had spatulate-leaved foliage.”
“The spatulate-leaved succulents thrived in the arid climate.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('late'). Secondary stress may fall on 'leaved'.
Syllables
spa — Open syllable, begins with a consonant cluster.. tu — Open syllable, contains a glide.. late — Closed syllable, ends with a consonant.. leaved — Closed syllable, past participle form.
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Vowel After Consonant Cluster
Syllables are divided after consonant clusters when followed by a vowel.
Consonant Closure
Syllables end with a consonant sound.
Glide Following Consonant
Syllables can include glides.
Past Participle Rule
The '-ed' suffix is often a separate syllable, especially when it forms an adjective.
- The compound nature of the word requires careful consideration of the division between 'spatulate' and 'leaved'. The pronunciation of '-ed' as /d/ due to the preceding voiced consonant.
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