plenipotentiaryship
Syllables
ple-ni-po-ten-ti-ar-y-ship
Pronunciation
/ˌplɛnɪˈpɒtənʃiˌɛriʃɪp/
Stress
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Morphemes
ple-ni + -poten + -ship
The word 'plenipotentiaryship' is divided into eight syllables (ple-ni-po-ten-ti-ar-y-ship) based on maximizing onsets and vowel-consonant patterns. It's a noun derived from Latin roots, denoting a state of full power. Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable.
Definitions
- 1
The state or office of a plenipotentiary; full power to represent a government.
“His plenipotentiaryship allowed him to negotiate the treaty without constant reference to his superiors.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('ten') in 'plenipotentiaryship'
Syllables
ple — Open syllable, onset consonant cluster 'pl'. ni — Closed syllable. po — Open syllable. ten — Closed syllable. ti — Closed syllable. ar — Open syllable. y — Closed syllable. ship — Closed syllable
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