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The word 'cocks-of-the-rock' is divided into five syllables: cock-s-of-the-rock. The primary stress falls on the first syllable ('cock'). The division follows the principles of maximizing onsets and dividing after vowels, considering the common 'of the' sequence as a single unit.
Definitions
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A brilliantly colored South American bird of the cotinga family, known for its elaborate courtship displays.
“The vibrant cocks-of-the-rock attracted many birdwatchers.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable, 'cock'.
Syllables
cock — Closed syllable, stressed.. s — Open syllable, unstressed.. of — Open syllable, unstressed.. the — Open syllable, unstressed.. rock — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Maximize Onsets
Prioritizes placing consonants with the following vowel to create permissible syllable onsets.
Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are generally divided after vowels.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are maintained within a syllable if they form a permissible onset or coda.
- The hyphenated nature of the phrase requires careful consideration.
- The 'of the' sequence is treated as a single prosodic unit.
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