pleasuretempted
Syllables
plea-sure-temp-ted
Pronunciation
/ˈplɛʒər ˈtɛmptɪd/
Stress
1010
Morphemes
pleas- and temp- + -ure and -ed
The word 'pleasure-tempted' is a compound adjective divided into four syllables: plea-sure-temp-ted. Stress falls on the first syllable of each component. The morphemic analysis reveals Latin roots for both 'pleasure' and 'tempted'. Syllable division follows standard vowel-consonant rules, with the hyphen providing a clear boundary.
Definitions
- 1
Easily led to do things that are wrong or unwise because of a desire for pleasure.
“The pleasure-tempted youth quickly squandered his inheritance.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable of 'pleasure' and the first syllable of 'tempted'.
Syllables
plea — Open syllable, stressed.. sure — Closed syllable, unstressed.. temp — Open syllable, stressed.. ted — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Vowel-C-V
A syllable typically ends with a vowel sound when followed by another vowel sound.
Consonant-V
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- The hyphenated structure dictates a clear division point.
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