westnorthwesterly
Syllables
west-north-west-er-ly
Pronunciation
/west ˈnɔːθwɛstərli/
Stress
0 1 0 1 0
Morphemes
west- + north- + -westerly
The word 'west-northwesterly' is divided into five syllables based on onset-rime structure, with primary stress on 'north'. It's a compound adjective formed from directional elements and the adverbial suffix '-ly'. Syllabification follows standard English rules, prioritizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants.
Definitions
- 1
Coming from the west and north; situated in the west and north.
“The wind was a strong west-northwesterly gale.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable ('north-'). Secondary stress on 'west'.
Syllables
west — Open syllable, onset 'w', rime 'est'. north — Open syllable, onset 'n', rime 'ɔːθ'. west — Open syllable, onset 'w', rime 'est'. er — Closed syllable, onset 'ɜː', coda 'r'. ly — Open syllable, onset 'l', rime 'i'
Word Parts
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Onset-Rime Structure
Syllables are divided based on maximizing consonant clusters in the onset and forming a clear rime.
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Consonants are generally not left at the end of a syllable unless they form a coda.
- The compound nature of the word requires careful consideration of morphemic boundaries.
- The 'w' in 'northwesterly' is pronounced as a consonant, influencing syllabification.
- Non-rhoticity in British English affects the pronunciation of 'r' sounds.
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