tenderforeheaded
Syllables
ten-der-fore-head-ed
Pronunciation
/ˈtɛndə ˈfɔːrˌhɛdɪd/
Stress
10100
Morphemes
tender + forehead + ed
The word 'tender-foreheaded' is divided into five syllables: ten-der-fore-head-ed. Primary stress falls on 'fore'. It's an adjective formed from Old English roots, describing someone with a prominent forehead. Syllable division follows vowel nucleus and onset maximization rules, with consideration for the word's compound structure.
Definitions
- 1
Having a prominent or large forehead, often implying a thoughtful or intelligent nature.
“The scholar was a tender-foreheaded man, lost in thought.”
“She had a tender-foreheaded appearance that suggested wisdom.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress on the third syllable ('fore'), secondary stress on the first syllable ('ten').
Syllables
ten — Open syllable, onset 't', rime 'en'. der — Open syllable, onset 'd', rime 'er'. fore — Open syllable, onset 'f', rime 'ore'. head — Open syllable, onset 'h', rime 'ead'. ed — Open syllable, onset 'd', rime 'ed'
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Vowel Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are included in the onset whenever possible.
- The compound nature of the word influences the syllable division, based on morphological boundaries.
- Regional variations in the pronunciation of 'er' may occur.
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