squareshouldered
The word 'square-shouldered' is a compound adjective with three syllables: square-shoul-dered. Stress falls on the first syllable ('square'). It's formed from the roots 'square' and 'shoulder' with the adjectival suffix '-ed'.
Definitions
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Having broad, square-shaped shoulders
“The square-shouldered athlete dominated the competition.”
“He had a square-shouldered build that commanded respect.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('square').
Syllables
square — Open syllable, stressed.. shoul — Open syllable, unstressed.. dered — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant-C Division
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