sourcomplexioned
Syllables
sour-com-plex-ioned
Pronunciation
/ˈsaʊər kɑːmpleksɪnd/
Stress
0 1 1 0
Morphemes
sour + complex + ioned
The word 'sour-complexioned' is a four-syllable compound adjective with primary stress on the third syllable ('plex'). Syllabification follows standard US English rules based on vowel-consonant patterns. It's morphologically composed of the prefix 'sour-', the root 'complex-', and the suffix '-ioned'.
Definitions
- 1
Having a facial expression that suggests displeasure or disapproval; having a gloomy or unfriendly appearance.
“The sour-complexioned man glared at the waiter.”
“She had a sour-complexioned expression that warned everyone to stay away.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('plex'). Secondary stress on the first syllable ('sour').
Syllables
sour — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant blend.. com — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. plex — Closed syllable, consonant blend followed by a vowel and consonant.. ioned — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant blend.
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Vowel-Consonant (VC)
Syllables typically end with a vowel sound.
Vowel-Consonant-Consonant (VCC)
When a vowel is followed by two consonants, the syllable break usually occurs between the consonants.
Consonant Blend-Vowel-Consonant (CVC)
Syllables can be formed around consonant blends.
- The hyphen in 'sour-complexioned' influences the perceived separation but doesn't alter the underlying syllabification rules.
- The compound nature of the word is a primary consideration.
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