HyphenateIt
Word Analysis

swaddling-clouts

Complete linguistic analysis including syllable division, pronunciation, morphology, and definitions.

3 syllables
16 characters
English (GB)
Enriched
3syllables

swaddlingclouts

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

swad-dling-clouts

Pronunciation

/ˌswɒd.lɪŋ ˈklaʊts/

Stress

01101

Morphemes

swad + dling + clouts

The word 'swaddling-clouts' is divided into three syllables: swad-dling-clouts. It consists of an Old English prefix 'swad-', a diminutive root '-dling', and an Old English suffix '-clouts'. Primary stress falls on the second syllable of 'swaddling' and the first syllable of 'clouts'. Syllabification follows standard onset-rime division rules.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    Cloths used for swaddling babies; bandages or cloths used for wrapping.

    “The midwife prepared the swaddling-clouts for the newborn.”

    “Old women used to make swaddling-clouts from linen.”

    syn:Wrappingsbandagesswaths

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the second syllable of 'swaddling' and on the first syllable of 'clouts'.

Syllables

3
swad/swɒd/
dling/lɪŋ/
clouts/klaʊts/

swad — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster.. dling — Closed syllable, final consonant cluster.. clouts — Closed syllable.

Word Parts

pre

swad

Old English *swadan* - to wrap, to swathe. Indicates manner of wrapping.

root

dling

Middle English diminutive suffix. Creates a noun denoting something being done.

suf

clouts

Old English *clut* - a cloth, patch. Noun plural marker.

Similar Words

pad­dling­poolsrad­dling­noisebed­ding­plants

Onset-Rime Division

Dividing syllables based on the onset (initial consonant(s)) and rime (vowel and any following consonants).

Consonant Cluster Rule

Consonant clusters are maintained within a syllable if pronounceable.

Vowel-Centric Rule

Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.

  • The hyphenated structure requires careful consideration, but the underlying syllabic principles remain consistent.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/10/2025

Nearby Words

17 words
swaddling-clouts(current)
Open AI Chat