wellexemplified
Syllables
well-ex-em-pli-fied
Pronunciation
/wɛl ɪɡˈzɛmplɪfaɪd/
Stress
00011
Morphemes
well- + exempl- + -ified
The word 'well-exemplified' is divided into five syllables: well-ex-em-pli-fied. It consists of the prefix 'well-', the root 'exempl-', and the suffix '-ified'. Primary stress falls on the fourth and fifth syllables. Syllabification follows standard English rules of vowel-consonant and consonant-vowel division.
Definitions
- 1
Serving as a typical example; clearly demonstrating a quality or characteristic.
“The case was well-exemplified by the evidence presented.”
“His behaviour was well-exemplified by his generosity.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('pli') and the fifth syllable ('fied').
Syllables
well — Open syllable, unstressed.. ex — Closed syllable, unstressed.. em — Closed syllable, unstressed.. pli — Closed syllable, stressed.. fied — Closed syllable, stressed.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant (VC)
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Consonant-Vowel (CV)
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Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable unless a vowel intervenes.
Stress Placement
Stress influences syllable prominence and can affect division in complex words.
- The hyphen in 'well-exemplified' is a morphological marker and doesn't affect syllabification.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might slightly alter vowel sounds or stress placement, but the core syllabification remains consistent.
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