electricpowered
Syllables
el-ec-tric-pow-ered
Pronunciation
/ɪˈlɛktrɪk ˈpaʊərd/
Stress
10010
Morphemes
electric- + power- + -ed
The word 'electric-powered' is divided into five syllables: el-ec-tric-pow-ered. Stress falls on the first syllable of each component word. Syllabification follows standard English rules based on vowel-consonant patterns and diphthong formation. The word functions as a compound adjective, and its morphemic structure reveals Greek and Old English origins.
Definitions
- 1
Functioning or operated by electricity.
“The electric-powered car is environmentally friendly.”
“We purchased an electric-powered toothbrush.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable of 'electric' and the first syllable of 'powered'.
Syllables
el — Open syllable, vowel followed by /l/.. ec — Closed syllable, vowel followed by /k/.. tric — Closed syllable, consonant cluster /tr/ followed by vowel /ɪ/ and consonant /k/.. pow — Open syllable, diphthong /aʊ/.. ered — Closed syllable, vowel /ə/ followed by consonant cluster /rd/.
Word Parts
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Vowel + Consonant
Syllables are typically divided after a vowel followed by a consonant.
Vowel + Liquid
Syllables are divided before a liquid consonant (/l/, /r/) following a vowel.
Consonant Cluster + Vowel + Consonant
Syllables are divided around consonant clusters between vowels.
Diphthong
Diphthongs generally form a single syllable.
- The compound nature of the word doesn't introduce unusual syllabification challenges.
- Stress pattern is typical for compound adjectives.
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