combine harvester
Syllables
com-bi-ne har-ves-ter
Pronunciation
[ˌkɒmbaɪn ˈhɑːrvɛstər]
Stress
001010
Morphemes
com- + bine + -harvester
The term *combine harvester* refers to a machine used for harvesting crops. It is divided into five syllables: com-bi-ne har-ves-ter, with primary stress on the second syllable ('bi-'). Syllabification follows standard English phonetic rules.
Definitions
- 1
A machine used for reaping crops, especially wheat, corn, or soybeans.
“The farmer used a combine harvester to collect the wheat.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('bi-') and secondary stress on the fifth syllable ('ves').
Syllables
com- — Open syllable. No exceptions.. bi- — Open syllable. No exceptions.. ne — Complex syllable, containing a diphthong and a stressed vowel.
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Open Syllable
Syllable division rule: Open syllable (ends in a vowel).
Complex Syllable
Syllable division rule: Syllables with diphthongs and complex vowel sounds are divided based on phonetic structure.
- The pronunciation of 'combine' can vary slightly depending on regional accents.
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