vicetreasurership
Syllables
vice-treas-ur-ers-hip
Pronunciation
/ˌvaɪs ˈtɹɛʒərərʃɪp/
Stress
0 0 1 0 0
Morphemes
vice- + treasurer + -ership
The word 'vice-treasurership' is a five-syllable noun with primary stress on the third syllable ('ers'). Syllabification follows standard English rules, considering the compound structure and morphemic boundaries. It denotes the position of a deputy treasurer.
Definitions
- 1
The office or position of a deputy treasurer.
“She was appointed to the vice-treasurership of the society.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('ers'). The first syllable ('vice') receives secondary stress.
Syllables
vice — Open syllable, initial syllable.. treas — Closed syllable.. ur — Open syllable.. ers — Closed syllable, stressed.. ship — Closed syllable.
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