veryhighfrequency
Syllables
ve-ry-high-fre-quen-cy
Pronunciation
/ˈvɛri haɪ ˈfriːkwənsi/
Stress
0 0 1 0 0 0
Morphemes
very- + high + -frequency
The word 'very-high-frequency' is a five-syllable adjective with primary stress on 'fre'. Syllabification follows standard English rules, prioritizing vowel sounds and maximizing onsets. It's morphologically complex, composed of a prefix, root, and suffix.
Definitions
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Occurring or appearing very often.
“Very-high-frequency words are essential for language learning.”
“The radio station broadcasts very-high-frequency signals.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('fre').
Syllables
ve — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. ry — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant cluster.. high — Diphthong forming a single syllable.. fre — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant cluster, primary stress.. quen — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant cluster.. cy — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Prioritizing consonant clusters at the beginning of syllables.
Vowel Sound Principle
Each vowel sound generally forms a syllable nucleus.
Diphthong Rule
Diphthongs typically constitute a single syllable.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are divided to maximize onsets.
- The hyphenated nature of the original word is stylistic and doesn't affect syllabification.
- Pronunciation of 'r' is subject to regional variations in GB English.
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