shoulderclapper
The compound noun 'shoulder-clapper' is divided into four syllables: shoul-der-clap-per. Stress falls on the first syllable of each root word ('shoulder' and 'clap'). The syllabification follows standard English rules for compound words and CVC/Vowel-CVC patterns.
Definitions
- 1
A person who vigorously slaps or pats someone on the shoulder, often as a sign of encouragement or camaraderie.
“He was a real shoulder-clapper, always offering encouragement with a hearty pat on the back.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress on the first syllable of 'shoulder' and 'clap'.
Syllables
shoul — Open syllable, stressed.. der — Closed syllable, unstressed.. clap — Closed syllable, stressed.. per — Closed syllable, unstressed.
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Vowel-CVC
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CVC
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