multipletoothed
Syllables
mul-ti-ple-too-thed
Pronunciation
/ˈmʌltɪpl̩ˌtuːðt/
Stress
10100
Morphemes
multiple- + tooth + -ed
The word 'multiple-toothed' is an adjective with four syllables (mul-ti-ple-too-thed) and primary stress on 'ple'. It's formed from the prefix 'multiple-', the root 'tooth', and the suffix '-ed'. The syllabification follows standard English rules, with a notable exception of the syllabic /l/ in 'multiple'.
Definitions
- 1
Having many teeth.
“The sawfish is a multiple-toothed fish.”
“The ancient predator had multiple-toothed jaws.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress on the third syllable ('ple'), secondary stress on the first syllable ('mul').
Syllables
mul — Open syllable, initial syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. ti — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. ple — Closed syllable, containing a syllabic consonant /l̩/.. too — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. thed — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.
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Vowel-Consonant Division
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Consonant Cluster Division
Syllables are divided around consonant clusters.
Syllabic Consonant Rule
/l/ can function as a syllable nucleus.
- The syllabic /l/ in 'multiple' is an exception to the typical CV syllable structure.
- The pronunciation of the '-ed' suffix can vary, but in this case, it's a simple /t/.
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