Hyphenation ofstrong-stomached
Syllable Division:
strɒŋ-stom-ached
Phonetic Transcription:(how the word sounds using IPA symbols)
/strɒŋˈstɒm.əkt/
Stress Pattern:(which syllables are emphasized when speaking)
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Primary stress on the first syllable ('strɒŋ'), secondary stress on the second syllable ('stom'), and no stress on the third syllable ('ached').
Syllables are the building blocks of words - each one typically contains a vowel sound
Open syllable, primary stress.
Closed syllable, secondary stress.
Closed syllable, unstressed.
Morphemes are the smallest meaningful parts of words: prefixes (beginning), roots (core meaning), and suffixes (ending)
Prefix: strong-
Old English origin, adjectival modifier.
Root: stomach-
Latin origin, noun forming the base.
Suffix: -ed
Old English origin, past participle forming an adjective.
Having a strong stomach; able to tolerate strong tastes, smells, or experiences without feeling sick.
Examples:
"He was a strong-stomached sailor, unfazed by the rough seas."
"She was a strong-stomached child, happily eating all sorts of vegetables."
Words with similar syllable patterns or pronunciation features
Similar initial syllable structure and stress pattern.
Shares the 'stom' syllable.
Similar consonant clusters at the beginning.
The linguistic principles used to determine where syllables begin and end
Vowel-Consonant Rule
Syllables are typically divided after a vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Division
When consonant clusters occur, division is based on sonority.
Hyphenated Word Rule
Treat the entire sequence as a single word for syllabification purposes.
Important exceptions or unusual features in this word's pronunciation or structure
The compound nature of the word requires careful consideration of the boundaries between the components.
The '-ed' suffix is a common source of variation in pronunciation, but its syllabic status is consistent here.
Summary:
The word 'strong-stomached' is divided into three syllables: strɒŋ-stom-ached. It consists of the prefix 'strong-', the root 'stomach-', and the suffix '-ed'. Primary stress falls on the first syllable. The syllabification follows standard English vowel-consonant and consonant cluster division rules.
Detailed Analysis:
Linguistic Analysis of "strong-stomached" (English (GB))
1. Pronunciation Considerations:
The word "strong-stomached" presents a compound structure, combining "strong" with "stomached". British English pronunciation generally exhibits non-rhoticity, meaning the 'r' sound is not pronounced after a vowel unless followed by another vowel. The vowel qualities will be influenced by the surrounding consonants.
2. Syllable Division:
Following English syllable division rules, we prioritize vowel sounds as syllable nuclei. Consonant clusters are generally split based on sonority, with less sonorous consonants attaching to the following syllable.
3. Morphemic Analysis:
- Prefix: strong- (Old English strang - meaning 'powerful, vigorous'). Morphological function: Adjectival modifier.
- Root: stomach- (Old French estomak from Latin stomachus - meaning 'belly, stomach'). Morphological function: Noun, forming the base for the adjective.
- Suffix: -ed (Old English -ed). Morphological function: Past participle, creating an adjectival form indicating having a stomach.
4. Stress Identification:
The primary stress falls on the first syllable of "strong", and a secondary stress on "stom".
5. Phonetic Transcription:
/strɒŋˈstɒm.əkt/
6. Syllable Breakdown & Rule Application:
- strɒŋ - /strɒŋ/ - Open syllable. Rule: Vowel followed by consonant cluster. No exceptions.
- stom - /ˈstɒm/ - Closed syllable. Rule: Vowel followed by consonant cluster. No exceptions.
- ached - /əkt/ - Closed syllable. Rule: Vowel followed by consonant cluster. No exceptions.
7. Edge Case Review:
The hyphenated nature of the word is a key consideration. While hyphenated words are often treated as separate units for some analyses, for syllabification, we treat it as a single word, applying standard rules across the entire sequence.
8. Grammatical Role:
"Strong-stomached" functions primarily as an adjective. Syllabification and stress remain consistent regardless of its use in a sentence.
9. Definition & Semantics:
- Definition: Having a strong stomach; able to tolerate strong tastes, smells, or experiences without feeling sick.
- Grammatical Category: Adjective
- Synonyms: Robust, hardy, resilient, tolerant.
- Antonyms: Delicate, sensitive, weak-stomached.
- Examples: "He was a strong-stomached sailor, unfazed by the rough seas." "She was a strong-stomached child, happily eating all sorts of vegetables."
10. Phonological Comparison:
- stronghold: strɒŋ.həʊld - Similar initial syllable structure. Stress pattern is also similar (primary stress on the first syllable).
- stomping: ˈstɒm.pɪŋ - Shares the "stom" syllable. Stress pattern differs due to the addition of the suffix.
- stockaded: ˈstɒk.eɪ.dɪd - Similar consonant clusters at the beginning. Stress pattern differs.
11. Division Rules:
- Vowel-Consonant Rule: Syllables are typically divided after a vowel sound.
- Consonant Cluster Division: When consonant clusters occur, division is based on sonority, with less sonorous consonants tending to join the following syllable.
- Hyphenated Word Rule: Treat the entire sequence as a single word for syllabification purposes.
12. Special Considerations:
The compound nature of the word requires careful consideration of the boundaries between the components. The "-ed" suffix is a common source of variation in pronunciation, but its syllabic status is consistent here.
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