publicspiritedly
Syllables
pub-lic-spir-it-ed-ly
Pronunciation
/ˈpʌblɪk ˈspɪrɪtɪdli/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
public- + spirit- + -ed
The word 'public-spiritedly' is divided into six syllables: pub-lic-spir-it-ed-ly. It's an adverb formed from the adjective 'public-spirited' with primary stress on the fourth syllable ('it'). The syllabification follows the vowel principle and consonant cluster rules of English.
Definitions
- 1
In a generous, helpful, and community-minded way.
“She volunteered public-spiritedly at the local soup kitchen.”
“The company donated public-spiritedly to the disaster relief fund.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('it').
Syllables
pub — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. lic — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.. spir — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. it — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant, primary stress.. ed — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. ly — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.
Word Parts
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Vowel Principle
Each syllable generally contains one vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are typically maintained within a syllable.
Onset-Rime Rule
Syllables are structured around an onset and a rime.
- Potential vowel reduction in unstressed syllables.
- The 'ic-spir' sequence could be analyzed differently by some phonologists, but the chosen division is more consistent with general English patterns.
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