cordatelansiolate
Syllables
cor-date-lan-si-o-late
Pronunciation
/kɔːrˈdeɪt ˈlæn.si.oʊ.leɪt/
Stress
100101
Morphemes
cord/lance + -ate/-olate
The word 'cordate-lanceolate' is a compound adjective divided into six syllables: cor-date-lan-si-o-late. It's derived from Latin roots and features primary stress on the first syllable of 'cordate' and the second syllable of 'lanceolate'. Syllable division follows standard English vowel-consonant rules.
Definitions
- 1
Having a heart-shaped base and a lance-shaped apex; shaped like a heart and a lance.
“The leaf exhibited a cordate-lanceolate shape.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress on the first syllable of 'cordate' and the second syllable of 'lanceolate'.
Syllables
cor — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. date — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.. lan — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. si — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. o — Open syllable, vowel.. late — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.
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Vowel-C Rule
A single vowel followed by a consonant typically forms a syllable.
Vowel-C-C Rule
A single vowel followed by a consonant cluster typically forms a syllable.
Vowel Rule
A single vowel standing alone forms a syllable.
- The hyphenated structure necessitates treating 'cordate' and 'lanceolate' as separate units for stress assignment.
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