deepcontemplative
Syllables
deep-con-tem-pla-tive
Pronunciation
/ˌdiːp kənˈtɛmplətɪv/
Stress
10100
Morphemes
deep + contempl + ative
The word 'deep-contemplative' is divided into five syllables: deep-con-tem-pla-tive. The primary stress falls on 'tem', and the word is morphologically composed of the prefix 'deep-', the root 'contempl-', and the suffix '-ative'. Syllabification follows standard English rules based on vowel nuclei, onsets, codas, and stress assignment.
Definitions
- 1
Characterized by or showing deep thought.
“She had a deep-contemplative expression on her face.”
“The philosopher was known for his deep-contemplative nature.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('tem'), and secondary stress on the first syllable ('deep').
Syllables
deep — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant blend.. con — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. tem — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant, primary stress.. pla — Open syllable, vowel follows consonant cluster.. tive — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant.
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Vowel Nucleus Rule
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Onset Rule
Consonants preceding the vowel form the onset.
Coda Rule
Consonants following the vowel form the coda.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable.
Stress Assignment Rule
Stress is assigned based on syllable weight and morphological structure, with suffixes often attracting stress.
- The compound nature of the word influences stress placement.
- Potential for vowel reduction in unstressed syllables.
- Rare possibility of pronouncing 'deep' as a single syllable in rapid speech.
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