wantedrighthand
Syllables
wan-ted-right-hand
Pronunciation
/ˈwɒn.tɪd.raɪt.hænd/
Stress
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Morphemes
want, right, hand + -ed
The compound noun 'wanted-right-hand' is divided into four syllables: wan-ted-right-hand. Stress falls on 'wan' and 'right', with secondary stress on 'hand'. The word is morphologically composed of the verb 'want' with the past tense suffix '-ed', the adjective 'right', and the noun 'hand'.
Definitions
- 1
A person who is highly valued and trusted, often a close assistant or advisor.
“She was his wanted right-hand, handling all the important negotiations.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress on 'wan' and 'right', secondary stress on 'hand'. 'ted' is unstressed.
Syllables
wan — Open syllable, stressed.. ted — Closed syllable, unstressed.. right — Closed syllable, stressed.. hand — Open syllable, secondary stress.
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