tariffprotected
Syllables
tar-iff-pro-tect-ed
Pronunciation
/ˈtærɪf prəʊtektɪd/
Stress
10000
Morphemes
tariff + protect + ed
The word 'tariff-protected' is an adjective composed of three morphemes. It is divided into five syllables with primary stress on the first syllable ('tar'). Syllabification follows standard English (GB) rules based on onset-rime structure. The non-rhotic pronunciation of British English influences the 'r' sounds.
Definitions
- 1
Protected by a tariff; subject to tariffs.
“tariff-protected industries”
“tariff-protected markets”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('tar'). The remaining syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
tar — Open syllable, stressed.. iff — Closed syllable, unstressed.. pro — Open syllable, unstressed.. tect — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ed — Closed syllable, weak, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Onset-Rime
Syllables are divided based on the onset (initial consonant(s)) and rime (vowel and any following consonants).
Vowel-Consonant-e Rule
Silent 'e' at the end of a syllable often indicates a long vowel sound and doesn't form a separate syllable. (Not applicable here)
Compound Word Syllabification
Compound words are generally syllabified based on the individual morphemes, but pronunciation can sometimes blend them.
- Non-rhoticity of British English pronunciation affects the 'r' sounds.
- The hyphen in 'tariff-protected' is a visual aid and doesn't necessarily dictate a strong syllabic boundary.
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