registrargeneral
Syllables
reg-is-trar-gen-er-al
Pronunciation
/ˈrɛdʒɪˌstrɑːr ˈdʒɛnərəl/
Stress
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Morphemes
re- + gen + -eral
Registrar-general is a compound noun of Latin and English origin, syllabified as reg-is-trar-gen-er-al with primary stress on the third syllable. Syllabification follows onset maximization, sonority sequencing, and VC structure, considering its compound nature.
Definitions
- 1
A high-ranking official responsible for maintaining official records.
“The registrar-general confirmed the validity of the birth certificate.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress on the third syllable (trar), secondary stress on the fifth syllable (gen).
Syllables
reg — Closed syllable, onset cluster /rdʒ/. is — Closed syllable. trar — Closed syllable, onset cluster /str/. gen — Open syllable. er — Open syllable, schwa vowel. al — Open syllable, schwa vowel
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Vowel-Consonant Syllable Structure
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