firstgeneration
Syllables
first-gen-er-a-tion
Pronunciation
/fɝrst ˈdʒɛn.ə.reɪ.ʃən/
Stress
00101
Morphemes
first + gen + er-a-tion
The word 'first-generation' is divided into five syllables: first-gen-er-a-tion, with primary stress on the third syllable. It's a compound word with Latin and Old English roots, functioning as an adjective or noun. Syllabification follows standard Onset-Rime principles.
Definitions
- 1
Relating to people born in a country after their parents immigrated there.
“She is a first-generation American.”
- 1
The group of people who were born in a country after their parents immigrated there.
“The first-generation often face unique challenges.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('a' in 'gen-er-a-tion').
Syllables
first — Closed syllable, onset 'f', rime 'rst'. gen — Closed syllable, onset 'dʒ', rime 'en'. er — Closed syllable, onset null, rime 'ɛr'. a — Open syllable, vowel alone. tion — Closed syllable, onset 'r', rime 'eɪ.ʃən'
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