devil'spincushion
The word 'devil's-pincushion' is divided into six syllables: de-vil's-pin-cu-shion. It consists of the root 'devil', the possessive suffix 's', and the compound word 'pincushion'. Stress falls on the first syllable of each component. Syllable division follows vowel-consonant and consonant cluster rules, with the possessive 's forming a separate syllable.
Definitions
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A flowering plant (*Scabiosa atropurpurea*) with a spherical, dark purple flower head resembling a pincushion with pins stuck in it.
“The garden was filled with vibrant devil's-pincushions.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable of 'devil' and the first syllable of 'pincushion'.
Syllables
de — Open syllable, initial syllable.. vil — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.. 's — Syllabic consonant, possessive marker.. pin — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. cu — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. shion — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant
Syllables typically end in a vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster
Consonant clusters are often broken after the first consonant if they fall between vowels.
Possessive 's
The possessive marker 's often forms its own syllable.
- The possessive 's is a unique case, often treated as a syllable on its own.
- The compound word structure requires consideration of both individual word stress and overall prosodic unity.
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