multiplethreaded
Syllables
mul-ti-ple-thread-ed
Pronunciation
/ˈmʌltɪpl̩ θredɪd/
Stress
10010
Morphemes
multi- + thread + -ed
The word 'multiple-threaded' is divided into five syllables: mul-ti-ple-thread-ed. The primary stress falls on the third syllable ('ple'). It's morphologically complex, combining a Latin prefix, root, and English suffix. The syllabic /l/ is a notable feature.
Definitions
- 1
Having or involving multiple threads of execution; designed to perform several tasks simultaneously.
“The application is multiple-threaded for improved performance.”
“A multiple-threaded processor can handle more tasks at once.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('ple'). The stress pattern is typical for adjectives of this length and morphological structure.
Syllables
mul — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. ti — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. ple — Syllabic consonant, /l/ functions as a syllable nucleus.. thread — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant cluster.. ed — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.
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Vowel-Consonant (V-C)
Syllables are often divided after a vowel followed by a consonant.
Consonant-Vowel (C-V)
Syllables are often divided before a vowel preceded by a consonant.
Syllabic Consonant
A consonant can form a syllable if it carries a vowel sound.
- The syllabic /l/ in 'multiple' is a potential point of variation.
- The pronunciation of the -ed suffix can vary, but /ɪd/ is appropriate here.
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