venerablelooking
Syllables
ve-ne-ra-ble-look-ing
Pronunciation
/ˈvɛn.ər.ə.bl̩ ˈlʊ.kɪŋ/
Stress
001000
Morphemes
ven- + erable + -looking
The word 'venerable-looking' is divided into six syllables: ve-ne-ra-ble-look-ing. The primary stress falls on the third syllable ('ra'). The word is morphologically complex, consisting of a Latin-derived prefix and root, and an English suffix. Syllable division follows standard English rules based on vowel sounds and consonant clusters, with consideration for the syllabic /l/ and potential 'r' reduction.
Definitions
- 1
Giving an appearance of great age and dignity; worthy of respect.
“The venerable-looking professor had a long and distinguished career.”
“She admired the venerable-looking church.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('ra') in 'venerable'.
Syllables
ve — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. ne — Open syllable, vowel preceded by a consonant.. ra — Open syllable, vowel preceded by a consonant. 'r' may be reduced.. ble — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant cluster, with a syllabic /l/.. look — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant cluster.. ing — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a nasal consonant cluster.
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Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are typically divided after a vowel sound when followed by a consonant.
Consonant Cluster Division
Syllables are divided before and after consonant clusters.
Syllabic Consonant
Consonants like /l/ can form a syllable on their own.
- The 'r' sound in 'venerable' is often reduced or elided in GB English.
- The presence of the syllabic /l/ in 'ble' influences the syllable division.
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