collegepreparatory
Syllables
col-lege-pre-pa-ra-to-ry
Pronunciation
/ˈkɑːlɪdʒ ˈprɛpəˌreɪtɔːri/
Stress
1001101
Morphemes
pre- + par- + -atory
The word 'college-preparatory' is syllabified as col-lege-pre-pa-ra-to-ry, with primary stress on the first syllable of 'college' and the third syllable of 'preparatory'. It's a compound adjective derived from Latin roots, preparing for college. Syllable division follows standard VCV and consonant cluster rules.
Definitions
- 1
Relating to or preparing for college.
“She attended a college-preparatory school.”
“The curriculum was designed to be college-preparatory.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable of 'college' and the third syllable of 'preparatory'. The final syllable is often reduced.
Syllables
col — Open syllable, long vowel sound.. lege — Closed syllable, short vowel sound.. pre — Open syllable, short vowel sound.. pa — Open syllable, schwa vowel sound.. ra — Open syllable, diphthong vowel sound.. to — Open syllable, long vowel sound.. ry — Closed syllable, short vowel sound.
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Vowel-Consonant-Vowel (VCV)
Syllables are often divided between vowels.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable.
Open vs. Closed Syllables
Syllables ending in vowels are open; those ending in consonants are closed.
- The 'col-lege' division is standard, but some speakers might perceive a weaker boundary.
- The reduction of the final syllable 'to-ry' to /tɔːri/ is common in rapid speech.
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