outoftheworld
The phrase 'out-of-the-world' is divided into four syllables: out-of-the-world. The primary stress falls on 'world'. It functions as an adjective and is composed of an intensifying prefix, a preposition, a definite article, and a root noun. Syllabification follows standard English vowel-consonant and consonant cluster rules.
Definitions
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Extremely good; wonderful; amazing.
“This concert was truly out-of-the-world!”
“The food at that restaurant is out of this world.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the final syllable, 'world'.
Syllables
out — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. of — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. the — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. world — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant cluster, primary stress.
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Vowel-Consonant (VC)
Syllables typically end in a vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable.
- The phrase is idiomatic, influencing stress. Reduction of 'of' and 'the' in connected speech doesn't affect syllabification.
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