flowerbespangled
Syllables
flow-er-be-span-gled
Pronunciation
/ˈflaʊ.ər ˈbɛs.pæŋ.ɡəld/
Stress
10101
Morphemes
be- + flower + -ed
The word 'flower-bespangled' is a compound adjective divided into five syllables: flow-er-be-span-gled. Primary stress falls on 'bes'. It's formed from the root 'flower', the prefix 'be-', and the root 'spangle' with the suffix '-ed'. Syllable division follows standard English rules based on vowel-consonant combinations.
Definitions
- 1
Adorned or covered with something resembling flowers; glittering or sparkling.
“The flower-bespangled meadow was a sight to behold.”
“She wore a flower-bespangled dress to the party.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('bes'), with secondary stress on 'flow'. The remaining syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
flow — Open syllable, vowel followed by a glide.. er — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. be — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. span — Closed syllable, consonant blend followed by a vowel and consonant.. gled — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant blend.
Word Parts
Similar Words
Vowel + Consonant = Closed Syllable
Applied when a vowel is followed by a consonant, creating a closed syllable.
Vowel + Glide = Open Syllable
Applied when a vowel is followed by a glide, creating an open syllable.
Consonant Blend + Vowel + Consonant = Closed Syllable
Applied when a consonant blend is followed by a vowel and consonant, creating a closed syllable.
- The compound nature of the word influences the overall stress pattern.
- Potential for 'er' reduction in rapid speech.
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