lieutenant governor
Syllables
lieu-ten-ant gov-er-nor
Pronunciation
[ˌluːtənənt ˈɡʌvərnər]
Stress
001010
Morphemes
lieu- + tenant + -ant
The term *lieutenant governor* is a compound noun consisting of two parts: *lieutenant* and *governor*. It is divided into six syllables, with primary stress on the third syllable. The word's structure reflects its historical origins in French and its function within a governmental system.
Definitions
- 1
A subordinate official in government, typically appointed to represent the chief executive in a state or territory.
“The lieutenant governor addressed the state legislature.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('ten') and secondary stress on the fifth syllable ('er').
Syllables
lieu- — Open syllable. No exceptions.. -ten- — Closed syllable. Contains a vowel and a consonant.. -ant — Closed syllable. Contains a vowel and a consonant.. gov- — Closed syllable. Contains a vowel and a consonant.. -er- — Open syllable. No exceptions.. -nor — Closed syllable. Contains a vowel and a consonant.
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