betterprincipled
Syllables
bet-ter-prin-ci-pled
Pronunciation
/ˌbɛtər ˈprɪnsəpəld/
Stress
01000
Morphemes
better + principled
“Better-principled” is a hyphenated adjective divided into five syllables: bet-ter-prin-ci-pled. The primary stress falls on 'prin'. It's formed from 'better' and 'principled'. Syllabification follows onset maximization and vowel-consonant division rules.
Definitions
- 1
Guided by or demonstrating high moral principles; possessing strong ethical standards.
“A better-principled approach to business is essential for long-term success.”
“She was known for her better-principled stance on social issues.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable of 'principled' (/ˈprɪnsəpəld/). Secondary stress on 'bet'
Syllables
bet — Open syllable, stressed. ter — Closed syllable, unstressed. prin — Closed syllable, primary stress. ci — Open syllable, unstressed. pled — Closed syllable, unstressed
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Attempting to include as many consonants as possible in the onset of each syllable.
Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are often divided after vowels, especially when followed by consonants.
Consonant Cluster Division
Consonant clusters are split based on sonority.
- The hyphenated structure necessitates treating the word as a single unit for stress assignment.
- The '-ed' suffix forms a separate syllable.
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