greatgranddaughter
Syllables
great-grand-daugh-ter
Pronunciation
/ˌɡreɪt ˈɡrændɑːtər/
Stress
0121
Morphemes
great + grand + daughter
The word 'great-granddaughter' is a compound noun divided into four syllables: great-grand-daugh-ter. It consists of the prefix 'great-', the root 'grand-', and the suffix '-daughter'. Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('daugh'). Syllable division follows standard vowel and consonant rules, with potential for vowel reduction in unstressed syllables.
Definitions
- 1
The daughter of one's grandparent.
“She is a great-granddaughter to the family patriarch.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('daugh'). Secondary stress on 'grand', and tertiary stress on 'great'. The final syllable 'ter' is unstressed.
Syllables
great — Open syllable, tertiary stress.. grand — Open syllable, secondary stress.. daugh — Open syllable, primary stress.. ter — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Vowel + Consonant Rule
Syllables are typically divided before a vowel sound.
Consonant + Vowel + Consonant Rule
Syllables are divided after the vowel sound when a syllable contains a vowel flanked by consonants.
- Compound word requiring careful consideration of syllable boundaries.
- Potential for vowel reduction in unstressed syllables.
- Regional variations in stress placement are possible, but the primary stress remains on 'daugh'.
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