turquoisestudded
The word 'turquoise-studded' is a compound adjective divided into four syllables (tur-quoise-stud-ded) with stress on the second syllable of 'turquoise' and the first of 'studded'. Syllabification follows standard English rules based on vowel sounds and consonant clusters.
Definitions
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Decorated or covered with turquoise stones
“The silver bracelet was turquoise-studded.”
“She wore a turquoise-studded necklace.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable of 'turquoise' and the first syllable of 'studded'.
Syllables
tur — Open syllable, onset 't', rime 'ɜː'. quoise — Open syllable, onset 'kw', rime 'aɪz'. stud — Closed syllable, onset 'st', rime 'ʌ'. ded — Closed syllable, onset 'd', rime 'ɪd'
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Dividing syllables based on consonant and vowel groupings.
Vowel Sound Principle
Each syllable generally contains one vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are maintained within the onset or rime.
- Pronunciation of 'turquoise' can vary regionally. Non-rhoticity in GB English affects the 'r' sound.
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