wrinkledcheeked
The word 'wrinkled-cheeked' is divided into four syllables: wrink-led-cheek-ed. It consists of two roots ('wrinkle' and 'cheek') and a past tense/adjectival suffix ('-ed'). Primary stress falls on the first syllable. The initial 'wr' cluster and syllabic 'l' are notable features.
Definitions
- 1
Having wrinkles on the cheeks.
“The wrinkled-cheeked old man smiled kindly.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress on the first syllable ('wrink'). Secondary stress may be present on 'cheek' but is less prominent.
Syllables
wrink — Closed syllable, primary stress, onset cluster 'wr'. led — Closed syllable, syllabic /l/ as nucleus. cheek — Closed syllable, onset 'tʃ'. ed — Reduced syllable, past tense marker
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Consonant clusters are grouped at the beginning of syllables whenever possible (e.g., 'wr' in 'wrink').
Vowel Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound, which forms the nucleus. Syllable division occurs around the vowel.
Coda Preference
Consonants following the vowel are grouped into the coda (end) of the syllable.
- Initial 'wr' cluster requires careful consideration.
- Syllabic /l/ in 'led' is a less common feature.
- Pronunciation of '-ed' as /t/ is an allophonic variation.
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