browncomplexioned
Syllables
brown-com-plex-ioned
Pronunciation
/braʊn kɑːmˈpleksɪənd/
Stress
0 1 1 1
Morphemes
complex + ioned
The word 'brown-complexioned' is divided into four syllables: brown-com-plex-ioned, with primary stress on 'plex'. It's a compound adjective with Latin roots, and syllabification follows standard English rules.
Definitions
- 1
Having a brown skin tone, often implying a healthy or tanned appearance.
“The brown-complexioned sailor returned from months at sea.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('plex'). Secondary stress on 'brown'.
Syllables
brown — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. com — Open syllable, consonant followed by vowel.. plex — Closed syllable, consonant cluster, vowel, consonant.. ioned — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant.
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C-V (Consonant-Vowel)
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