motherofthymes
The word 'mother-of-thymes' is a compound noun divided into five syllables: moth-er-of-thym-es. The primary stress falls on the first syllable ('moth'). Syllabification follows vowel-coda and consonant-coda rules, with the hyphen aiding in clarity for the compound structure.
Definitions
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A plant of the genus *Thymus*, particularly *Thymus serpyllum*, also known as creeping thyme or wild thyme.
“The meadow was carpeted with mother-of-thymes.”
“She brewed a tea using mother-of-thymes for its medicinal properties.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('moth'). The remaining syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
moth — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. er — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. of — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. thym — Closed syllable, diphthong followed by consonant.. es — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant.
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Vowel-Coda Rule
Syllables generally end in a vowel sound unless blocked by a consonant.
Consonant-Coda Rule
Syllables can end in a consonant sound.
Diphthong-Coda Rule
Diphthongs can form the nucleus of a syllable.
Compound Word Syllabification
Hyphens are used to visually separate morphemes in compound words, guiding syllable division.
- The pronunciation of the 'th' digraph in 'thymes' can vary slightly regionally.
- The hyphen in 'mother-of-thymes' is crucial for clarity in syllabification, as it reflects the compound nature of the word.
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