simplyconnected
Syllables
sim-ply-con-nect-ed
Pronunciation
/ˈsɪmpli kəˈnɛktɪd/
Stress
0 1 0 1 0
Morphemes
sim- + nect + -ed
The word 'simply-connected' is a compound adjective divided into five syllables: sim-ply-con-nect-ed. It features Latin-derived morphemes and follows standard English syllable division rules, with primary stress on the third syllable ('con'). The hyphenated structure influences stress assignment.
Definitions
- 1
Having a topological property where every loop can be continuously deformed to a point; without holes.
“The surface of the sphere is simply-connected.”
“A simply-connected domain in complex analysis.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('con'), and secondary stress on the second syllable ('ply').
Syllables
sim — Open syllable, onset 's', nucleus 'ɪ', coda 'm'. ply — Open syllable, onset 'p', nucleus 'l', coda 'i'. con — Open syllable, onset 'k', nucleus 'ə', coda 'n'. nect — Closed syllable, onset 'n', nucleus 'ɛ', coda 'kt'. ed — Open syllable, onset 'd', nucleus 'ɪ', coda 'd'
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Onset-Rime Division
Syllables are divided based on the vowel nucleus, separating the onset (initial consonants) and rime (vowel and following consonants).
Consonant Cluster Handling
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within the coda of a syllable.
Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are typically divided after a vowel followed by a consonant.
- The hyphenated structure requires treating the entire phrase as a single unit for stress assignment.
- The 'ed' suffix can be reduced in pronunciation.
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