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dessertspoonfuls

Complete linguistic analysis including syllable division, pronunciation, morphology, and definitions.

4 syllables
16 characters
English (US)
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4syllables

dessertspoonfuls

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

des-sert-spoon-fuls

Pronunciation

[dɛsɜːrtspuːnfʊlz]

Stress

00100

Morphemes

des- + sert + -spoonfuls

The word 'dessertspoonfuls' is a noun referring to multiple large spoonfuls. It is divided into four syllables: des-sert-spoon-fuls, with stress on the third syllable (spoon). Syllabification follows standard English rules.

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1

    Plural of a large spoonful, typically used for serving food.

    “She added dessertspoonfuls of sugar to the tea.”

Stress pattern

Stress falls on the third syllable (spoon).

Syllables

4
des-[dɛs]
sert-[sɜːrt]
spoon-[spuːn]
fuls[fʊlz]

des- — Open syllable. No exceptions.. sert- — Consonant cluster followed by a vowel, forming a syllable.. spoon- — Closed syllable, ending in a consonant.. fuls — Closed syllable, ending in a consonant.

Word Parts

pre

des-

Indicates removal or reversal of action.

root

sert

From Latin *serere* meaning 'to join, connect'

suf

-spoonfuls

Denotes a quantity of something measured by a spoon.

Similar Words

tea­spoon­fulsta­ble­spoon­fulscup­fuls

Open Syllable

Syllable division rule: syllables ending in a vowel are open.

Consonant Cluster

Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable.

Closed Syllable

Syllable division rule: syllables ending in a consonant are closed.

  • The word is a compound noun formed from 'dessert', 'spoon', and 'fuls'.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 8/10/2025

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