scarletbreasted
Syllables
scar-let-breas-ted
Pronunciation
/ˈskɑːr.lət ˈbɹɛs.tɪd/
Stress
1011
Morphemes
scar, breast + let, ed
The word 'scarlet-breasted' is a compound adjective divided into four syllables: scar-let-breas-ted. Stress falls on the first syllable of 'scarlet' and the last syllable of 'breasted'. Syllabification follows VCC and CVC rules, with consideration for the hyphenated structure.
Definitions
- 1
Having a bright red color on the breast.
“The scarlet-breasted robin perched on the branch.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable of 'scarlet' and the last syllable of 'breasted'
Syllables
scar — Open syllable, stressed.. let — Closed syllable, unstressed.. breas — Open syllable, unstressed.. ted — Closed syllable, stressed.
Word Parts
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VCC Syllable Division
Syllable break before the final consonant cluster when a syllable ends in VCC.
CVC Syllable Division
Syllable break after the vowel when a syllable ends in CVC.
Compound Word Syllabification
Hyphenated components are treated as separate words for stress and syllabification.
- The hyphenated structure influences pronunciation and syllabification.
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