secretarygeneral
Syllables
sec-re-ta-ry-gen-er-al
Pronunciation
/ˈsɛk.rə.teri ˈdʒɛn.ər.əl/
Stress
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Morphemes
secretary, general
The compound noun 'secretary-general' is divided into seven syllables: sec-re-ta-ry-gen-er-al, with primary stress on 'ta' and secondary stress on 'sec'. It's derived from Latin roots and follows standard US English syllabification rules, with the hyphen playing a crucial role in defining the syllable boundaries.
Definitions
- 1
The chief administrative officer of an international organization.
“The Secretary-General addressed the assembly.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress on the third syllable ('ta') and secondary stress on the first syllable ('sec').
Syllables
sec — Closed syllable, initial consonant cluster.. re — Open syllable, schwa vowel.. ta — Open syllable, schwa vowel.. ry — Open syllable, vowel followed by 'y'.. gen — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster.. er — Open syllable, 'er' sound.. al — Closed syllable, final consonant cluster.
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VCC Rule
Consonant clusters followed by a vowel are typically separated.
V Rule
Single vowels generally form their own syllable.
Hyphen Rule
Hyphens indicate a syllable break.
- The hyphenated structure significantly influences syllable division. Schwa reduction is possible in unstressed syllables. Regional accents may affect vowel pronunciation.
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