oblongspatulate
Syllables
ob-long-spa-tu-late
Pronunciation
/əˈblɒŋ.spætʃʊleɪt/
Stress
01010
Morphemes
ob- + long + spatulate
The word 'oblong-spatulate' is a compound adjective divided into five syllables (ob-long-spa-tu-late) with primary stress on the second syllable of each component. Syllabification follows standard English vowel-C and consonant cluster rules, and the hyphenated structure is key to its correct analysis.
Definitions
- 1
Having a long, narrow shape and a flattened, spatula-shaped end.
“The leaf was oblong-spatulate in shape.”
“The botanist described the petal as oblong-spatulate.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable of 'oblong' and the second syllable of 'spatulate'.
Syllables
ob — Open syllable, unstressed.. long — Closed syllable, primary stressed.. spa — Open syllable, unstressed.. tu — Open syllable, primary stressed.. late — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Vowel-C Rule
Syllables are formed around vowel sounds, with following consonants belonging to the same syllable.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are split to maintain onsets and codas within syllables.
Stress Rule
Primary stress falls on the second syllable of each component word.
- The hyphenated structure is crucial for accurate syllabification.
- The compound nature of the word requires treating each part separately.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might slightly alter vowel sounds.
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