quintuplenerved
Syllables
quin-tuple-ner-ved
Pronunciation
/ˈkwɪntjuːpl̩ ˈnɜːrvd/
Stress
100010
Morphemes
quintu- + ple + -nerved
The word 'quintuple-nerved' is divided into four syllables: quin-tuple-ner-ved. It's a compound adjective derived from Latin and English roots, with primary stress on the second syllable of 'quintuple' and the first syllable of 'nerved'. Syllabification follows standard vowel and consonant blend rules, with a syllabic /l/ in 'tuple'.
Definitions
- 1
Having five nerves; strengthened or reinforced by nerves.
“The quintuple-nerved leaf exhibited remarkable resilience.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable of 'quintuple' and the first syllable of 'nerved'.
Syllables
quin — Open syllable, initial stress.. tuple — Closed syllable, contains a syllabic consonant.. ner — Open syllable, stressed.. ved — Closed syllable, unstressed.
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Vowel Rule
Each syllable generally contains one vowel sound.
Consonant Blend Rule
Consonant blends are typically kept together within a syllable.
Syllabic Consonant Rule
A consonant can form a syllable nucleus.
Compound Word Rule
Compound words are divided between the constituent words.
- The word is relatively uncommon.
- The presence of the syllabic /l/ is a minor edge case.
- Alternative pronunciations of 'quintuple' (e.g., /kwɪntʃuːpl̩/) could slightly alter the syllable division.
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