extraillustrate
The word 'extra-illustrate' is divided into five syllables: ex-tra-il-lus-trate. The primary stress falls on the third syllable ('lus'). Syllabification follows the VCV rule, with the consonant typically joining the following vowel. The prefix 'extra-' and root 'illustrate' are of Latin origin.
Definitions
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('lus'). The first and last syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
ex-tra — Open syllable, unstressed.. il-lus — Open syllable, stressed.. trate — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Similar Words
VCV Rule
When a vowel is followed by a consonant and then another vowel, the consonant usually joins the second syllable.
CVC Rule
When a consonant is surrounded by vowels, it typically joins the following syllable.
- The 'x' in 'extra' is a digraph representing /ks/ but is treated as a single unit for syllabification.
- Potential vowel reduction in the first syllable in rapid speech.
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