evilcomplexioned
Syllables
e-vil-com-plex-ioned
Pronunciation
/ˌiːvəl kəmˈpleksʃənd/
Stress
01011
Morphemes
evil + complex + ioned
The word 'evil-complexioned' is a compound adjective divided into five syllables: e-vil-com-plex-ioned. It's composed of the prefix 'evil', the root 'complex', and the suffix '-ioned'. Primary stress falls on 'plex'. Syllabification follows standard English vowel and consonant cluster rules.
Definitions
- 1
Having a bad or unpleasant complexion; appearing unhealthy or sinister in appearance.
“The evil-complexioned villain lurked in the shadows.”
“She had an evil-complexioned face that hinted at a troubled past.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('plex'). Secondary stress falls on the first syllable ('e').
Syllables
e — Open syllable, vowel sound.. vil — Closed syllable, vowel reduction.. com — Open syllable, schwa sound.. plex — Closed syllable, stressed.. ioned — Closed syllable, suffix.
Word Parts
Vowel Rule
Each syllable generally contains one vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are split according to pronounceability.
Compound Word Rule
Compound words are divided between their constituent parts.
Suffix Rule
Suffixes are generally separated into their own syllables.
- The hyphenated nature of the word reinforces the separation of 'evil'.
- The '-ioned' suffix is relatively uncommon but follows standard syllabification patterns.
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