metropolitanship
Syllables
me-tro-pol-i-tan-ship
Pronunciation
/ˌmɛtrəˈpɑlɪtənʃɪp/
Stress
000010
Morphemes
metro- + politan + -ship
The word 'metropolitanship' is divided into six syllables: me-tro-pol-i-tan-ship. The primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('tan'). It's morphologically complex, composed of a Greek prefix, a Latin root, and an Old English suffix. Syllabification follows standard English vowel and consonant cluster rules, with consideration for the word's stress-timed rhythm.
Definitions
- 1
The state or quality of being a metropolitan; the condition of belonging to or characteristic of a metropolis.
“The growing metropolitanship of the region attracted many new residents.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('tan'). The stress pattern is typical for words of this length and morphological structure.
Syllables
me — Open syllable, unstressed.. tro — Open syllable, unstressed.. pol — Open syllable, unstressed.. i — Open syllable, unstressed.. tan — Open syllable, stressed.. ship — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
Similar Words
Vowel Rule
Each syllable contains at least one vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are divided to maximize onsets.
Stress-Timing Rule
Syllable division accommodates the stress pattern of English.
Morphological Rule
Syllable boundaries often align with morpheme boundaries.
- The length and complexity of the word may lead to slight variations in pronunciation and syllabification.
- The '-tan-ship' sequence is relatively uncommon but follows established syllabification patterns.
Nearby Words
17 wordsTrending in English (US)
Terms getting hyphenated by users right now.