southsouthsouthwestward
Syllables
south-south-south-west-ward
Pronunciation
/saʊθ-saʊθˈwɛst.wərd/
Stress
00100
Morphemes
south + southwest + ward
The word 'south-southwestward' is an adverb formed by compounding directional elements with the suffix '-ward'. It is divided into five syllables with primary stress on 'west'. Syllabification follows rules of maximizing onsets and vowel-consonant division.
Definitions
- 1
In a direction that is south and west.
“The wind was blowing south-southwestward.”
“The ship sailed south-southwestward across the ocean.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('west').
Syllables
south — Open syllable, initial consonant.. south — Open syllable, initial consonant.. south — Open syllable, initial consonant.. west — Closed syllable, final consonant.. ward — Closed syllable, final consonant.
Word Parts
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Maximizing Onsets
Prioritizing the creation of consonant clusters at the beginning of syllables.
Vowel-Consonant-C
Syllables are often divided after a vowel followed by a consonant, especially if the consonant is followed by another vowel.
Consonant-Coda
Syllables can end in consonant clusters (codas).
- The repetition of 'south' requires careful consideration to avoid incorrectly merging syllables.
- The compound nature of 'southwest' doesn't alter the basic syllabification rules.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might affect the realization of the final /r/ in 'ward', but not the syllable division.
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