plumeembroidered
Syllables
plu-me-em-broi-dered
Pronunciation
/plum ˈɛmbrɔɪdɚd/
Stress
00100
Morphemes
plume + embroidered-ed
The word 'plume-embroidered' is a compound adjective divided into five syllables: plu-me-em-broi-dered. Stress falls on the 'broi' syllable of 'embroidered'. It consists of the roots 'plume' and 'embroider' with the past tense suffix '-ed'. Syllabification follows standard vowel and consonant blend rules.
Definitions
- 1
Decorated with embroidery resembling plumes or feathers.
“The plume-embroidered cushion added a touch of elegance to the room.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('broi') of 'embroidered'.
Syllables
plu — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster.. me — Open syllable, vowel sound.. em — Closed syllable, vowel sound followed by nasal consonant.. broi — Diphthong, closed syllable.. dered — Closed syllable, reduced vowel and final consonant cluster.
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- Regional variations in pronunciation (rhoticity) may affect /r/ realization.
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