quintupleribbed
Syllables
quin-tuple-ribbed
Pronunciation
/ˌkwɪnˈtjuːpəl ˈrɪbd/
Stress
011
Morphemes
quintu- + ple + -ribbed
The word 'quintuple-ribbed' is syllabified as quin-tuple-ribbed, with primary stress on 'tuple' and 'ribbed'. It's a compound adjective formed from a Latin prefix, root, and English suffix. Syllabification follows standard English rules of vowel-consonant and vowel-consonant cluster division.
Definitions
- 1
Having five ribs; constructed or formed with five ribs.
“The quintuple-ribbed cage provided exceptional protection.”
“The artist created a quintuple-ribbed sculpture.”
Stress pattern
Secondary stress on the first syllable ('quin'), primary stress on the second syllable ('tuple'), and primary stress on the first syllable of 'ribbed'.
Syllables
quin — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. tuple — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant cluster, primary stress.. ribbed — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant cluster, primary stress.
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- The pronunciation of the 'tuple' portion is crucial for accurate syllabification.
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