wellcoordinated
Syllables
well-co-or-di-na-ted
Pronunciation
/wel ˈkɒː.dɪ.neɪ.tɪd/
Stress
001001
Morphemes
well- + coordinate + -ed
The word 'well-coordinated' is divided into six syllables: well-co-or-di-na-ted. The primary stress falls on the third syllable ('or'). It consists of the prefix 'well-', the root 'coordinate', and the suffix '-ed'. The pronunciation exhibits potential vowel reduction in unstressed syllables, a common feature of British English.
Definitions
- 1
Carefully planned and organized; functioning effectively as a team.
“The rescue operation was well-coordinated.”
“The team presented a well-coordinated attack.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('or'). The first, second, fourth, fifth and sixth syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
well — Open syllable, containing a single vowel sound.. co — Open syllable, potentially reduced in rapid speech.. or — Open syllable, primary stress.. di — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. na — Open syllable, vowel following a consonant.. ted — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant cluster.
Word Parts
Vowel Rule
Every vowel sound constitutes a syllable.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are maintained within a syllable unless easily separable.
Stress Rule
Primary stress typically falls on the root syllable or a nearby syllable.
- Potential reduction of the 'co' syllable in rapid speech.
- Syllabic 'l' in 'well' is a common feature of British English pronunciation.
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