pleasantspirited
Syllables
plea-sant-spi-ri-ted
Pronunciation
/ˈplɛzənt ˈspɪrɪtɪd/
Stress
1000100
Morphemes
pleasant, spirit + -ed
The word 'pleasant-spirited' is a compound adjective divided into five syllables: plea-sant-spi-ri-ted. It consists of two roots ('pleasant' and 'spirit') and a suffix ('-ed'). Stress falls on the first syllable of each root. Syllable division follows standard English rules based on vowel-consonant patterns.
Definitions
- 1
Having or showing a kind, gentle, and cheerful disposition.
“She was a pleasant-spirited woman who always had a smile for everyone.”
“The dog had a pleasant-spirited nature, always wagging its tail.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable of 'pleasant' and the first syllable of 'spirited'.
Syllables
plea — Open syllable, vowel sound followed by liquid consonant.. sant — Closed syllable, vowel sound followed by nasal and stop consonants.. spi — Open syllable, vowel sound preceded by a consonant cluster.. ri — Open syllable, vowel sound preceded by a liquid consonant.. ted — Closed syllable, vowel sound followed by stop and nasal consonants.
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Vowel-Liquid Rule
Vowels followed by liquid consonants (l, r) often form a syllable.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally split to maintain syllable structure.
Closed Syllable Rule
Syllables ending in a consonant are considered closed.
Open Syllable Rule
Syllables ending in a vowel are considered open.
- The hyphenated nature of the compound adjective doesn't alter the underlying phonological rules.
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