worldcirculated
Syllables
wor-ld-cir-cu-la-ted
Pronunciation
/wɜːld ˈsɜːrkjʊleɪtɪd/
Stress
100101
Morphemes
world, circ + ulated, ed
The word 'world-circulated' is divided into six syllables: wor-ld-cir-cu-la-ted. It's a compound adjective with primary stress on 'world' and 'cir' in 'circulated'. The syllabification follows standard English rules based on vowel nuclei and consonant clusters, with consideration for the hyphenated structure.
Definitions
- 1
Having been distributed or disseminated throughout the world.
“The news of the discovery was world-circulated within hours.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress on the first syllable of 'world' and the second syllable of 'circulated' ('cir-cu-lat-ed').
Syllables
wor — Open syllable, vowel nucleus.. ld — Closed syllable, consonant coda.. cir — Open syllable, vowel nucleus.. cu — Closed syllable, diphthong nucleus.. la — Open syllable, vowel nucleus.. ted — Closed syllable, vowel nucleus and consonant cluster.
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Consonant Cluster Rule
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Hyphenated Compound Rule
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- The hyphenated nature of the word is crucial for accurate syllabification.
- Post-vocalic 'r' in GB English pronunciation.
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