wellasimilated
Syllables
well-a-sim-i-lat-ed
Pronunciation
/ˌwel.ə.sɪˈmɪ.leɪ.tɪd/
Stress
001011
Morphemes
well- + assimilate + -ed
The word 'well-assimilated' is divided into six syllables: well-a-sim-i-lat-ed. The primary stress falls on the third syllable ('sim'). It consists of the prefix 'well-', the root 'assimilate', and the suffix '-ed'. Syllabification follows standard English rules, prioritizing vowel sounds and avoiding consonant cluster splits.
Definitions
- 1
Having fully understood and absorbed information or ideas; thoroughly integrated.
“The new recruits were well-assimilated into the team.”
“She was a well-assimilated member of the community.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('sim'). The first and fifth syllables are unstressed, while the second, fourth and sixth syllables have secondary stress.
Syllables
well — Open syllable, short vowel.. a — Weak vowel, schwa.. sim — Closed syllable, stressed.. i — Short vowel.. lat — Open syllable, diphthong.. ed — Closed syllable, past tense marker.
Word Parts
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Avoid Consonant Cluster Splitting
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable.
- The pronunciation of the '-ed' suffix can vary (/t/, /d/, or /ɪd/).
- Regional variations in vowel qualities may exist, but do not significantly alter syllabification.
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