wrongprincipled
The word 'wrong-principled' is a compound adjective divided into four syllables: wrong-prin-cip-led. Stress falls on the second syllable ('prin'). It's formed from the prefix 'wrong-', root 'principle', and suffix '-ed'. Syllable division follows standard onset-rime principles.
Definitions
- 1
Not adhering to sound principles; morally incorrect or unethical.
“The politician's wrong-principled actions led to public outrage.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('prin') of 'principled'.
Syllables
wrong — Closed syllable, onset 'wr', rime 'ɒŋ'. prin — Closed syllable, onset 'pr', rime 'ɪn'. cip — Closed syllable, onset 's', rime 'ɪp'. led — Closed syllable, onset 'l', rime 'd'
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Onset-Rime Division
Separation of syllables based on the consonant and vowel structure, identifying the onset (initial consonants) and rime (vowel and subsequent consonants).
- The hyphenated nature of the word does not affect the syllabification process.
- Potential vowel reduction in 'principled' to a schwa /ə/ in some pronunciations.
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