matterofcourse
The word 'matter-of-course' is divided into four syllables: mat-ter-of-course. Primary stress falls on 'mat', with secondary stress on 'course'. It's a compound noun phrase with roots in Old English and Old French. Syllabification follows standard vowel and onset-rime rules.
Definitions
- 1
Something that happens routinely or as expected; a normal or natural occurrence.
“It was a matter-of-course decision.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress on 'mat', secondary stress on 'course'. The 'of' is unstressed.
Syllables
mat — Open syllable, stressed.. ter — Closed syllable, unstressed.. of — Open syllable, reduced vowel, unstressed.. course — Closed syllable, secondary stress.
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Vowel Rule
Every syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Onset-Rime Rule
Syllables are divided into an onset and a rime.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are often broken after the vowel.
- Reduction of 'of' to /ə/ or /əv/ is common.
- Compound nature of the phrase.
- Regional pronunciation variations.
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