tempestshattered
The word 'tempest-shattered' is a compound adjective divided into five syllables: tem-pest-sha-tte-red. Stress falls on the second syllable of 'tempest' and the first syllable of 'shattered'. It's formed from the root 'tempest' (storm) and the past participle 'shattered' (broken), describing something violently damaged by a storm.
Definitions
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Violently broken or damaged by a tempest (storm).
“The tempest-shattered coastline bore witness to the storm's fury.”
“The ship was left a tempest-shattered wreck.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable of 'tempest' and the first syllable of 'shattered'. This is typical for compound adjectives.
Syllables
tem — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. pest — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant cluster.. sha — Open syllable, vowel preceded by a consonant.. tte — Open syllable, schwa vowel preceded by a consonant. 'tt' simplified to 't' in pronunciation.. red — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.
Word Parts
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Vowel followed by a consonant
Syllables are divided after a vowel when it is followed by a consonant (e.g., tem-pest).
Vowel followed by a consonant cluster
Syllables are divided after a vowel when it is followed by a consonant cluster (e.g., pest).
Vowel preceded by a consonant
Syllables are divided before a vowel when it is preceded by a consonant (e.g., sha-).
- The hyphenated structure influences the perceived syllable boundaries.
- The 'tt' cluster in 'shattered' is simplified to 't' in pronunciation.
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