handembroidered
The word 'hand-embroidered' is divided into four syllables: hand-em-broi-dered, with primary stress on 'broi'. It's morphologically composed of the prefix 'hand-', the root 'embroider', and the suffix '-ed'. Syllabification follows onset maximization and vowel nucleus rules.
Definitions
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Decorated with needlework done by hand.
“She wore a hand-embroidered dress.”
“The hand-embroidered tablecloth was a family heirloom.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable, 'broi'.
Syllables
hand — Open syllable, initial syllable.. em — Closed syllable, containing a reduced vowel.. broi — Open, stressed syllable, containing a diphthong.. dered — Closed syllable, containing an r-colored vowel.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Attempting to include as many consonants as possible in the onset of each syllable.
Vowel Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Closed vs. Open Syllables
Syllables ending in a consonant are closed; those ending in a vowel are open.
- The hyphen influences perceived boundaries but doesn't alter phonological rules.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might affect the /r/ sound.
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