thoughtpoisoned
The word 'thought-poisoned' is divided into four syllables: th-ought-poi-soned. The primary stress falls on the first syllable. It's a compound adjective formed from the root 'thought' and the past participle 'poisoned'. Syllable division follows rules of maximizing onsets and vowel nuclei.
Definitions
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('th').
Syllables
th — Onsetless syllable, consonant cluster.. ought — Closed syllable, diphthong nucleus, coda consonant.. poi — Open syllable, diphthong nucleus.. soned — Closed syllable, nasal coda consonant.
Word Parts
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Maximizing Onsets
Consonants are included in the onset whenever possible.
Vowel Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Closed/Open Syllables
Syllables are classified based on whether they end in a vowel or consonant sound.
- Silent 'gh' in 'thought' does not affect syllable division based on pronunciation.
- Compound adjective structure influences stress pattern.
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