richembroidered
Syllables
rich-em-broi-dered
Pronunciation
/rɪtʃ ɪmˈbrɔɪ.dɚd/
Stress
1000
Morphemes
em- + rich/broider + -ed
The word 'rich-embroidered' is a compound adjective divided into four syllables: rich-em-broi-dered. It consists of the root 'rich', a prefix 'em-', the root 'broider', and the suffix '-ed'. Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('rich') and the third syllable ('broi'). Syllabification follows standard English rules based on vowel-consonant patterns.
Definitions
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('rich') and the third syllable ('broi').
Syllables
rich — Closed syllable, primary stress.. em — Closed syllable, unstressed.. broi — Syllable with a diphthong, unstressed.. dered — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
Similar Words
VCC Rule
Vowel-Consonant-Consonant creates a closed syllable.
VC Rule
Vowel-Consonant creates a closed syllable.
Vowel Digraph/Diphthong + Consonant Rule
Syllables are often formed around vowel digraphs or diphthongs.
CVC Rule
Consonant-Vowel-Consonant creates a closed syllable.
- The compound nature of the word and the juncture between 'rich' and 'embroidered'.
- Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables.
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