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The word 'vengeance-scathed' is divided into three syllables: ven-geance-scathed. It's a compound adjective formed from the noun 'vengeance' and the past participle 'scathed'. Primary stress falls on 'geance' and 'scathed'. Syllable division follows standard English vowel-consonant rules.
Definitions
- 1
Damaged or harmed by vengeance; bearing the marks of retribution.
“The vengeance-scathed warrior returned home, bearing the scars of battle.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress on the second syllable of 'vengeance' and the first syllable of 'scathed'.
Syllables
ven — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. geance — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant cluster, primary stress.. scathed — Closed syllable, consonant cluster followed by a vowel and ending in a consonant, secondary stress.
Word Parts
Vowel-Consonant
Syllables are typically divided after a vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster
Consonant clusters are often maintained within a syllable, especially when followed by a vowel.
Stress Placement
Stress influences syllable prominence and can affect vowel reduction.
- Hyphenated structure requiring analysis within components.
- Potential vowel reduction in 'geance' depending on speaker.
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