stickinthemud
The compound noun 'stick-in-the-mud' is divided into four syllables: stick-in-the-mud, with primary stress on 'stick'. The syllabification follows standard English rules based on vowel-consonant patterns and compound word division. The word denotes a conservative or inflexible person.
Definitions
- 1
A person who is very unwilling to accept change or new ideas; a conservative or old-fashioned person.
“Don't be such a stick-in-the-mud and try something new!”
“He's a bit of a stick-in-the-mud, but he has a good heart.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable, 'stick'.
Syllables
stick — Closed syllable, stressed.. in — Closed syllable, unstressed.. the — Open syllable, unstressed.. mud — Closed syllable, unstressed.
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Vowel-Consonant (VC)
Syllables are often divided after a vowel followed by a consonant.
Vowel-Consonant Cluster (VCC)
Syllables are divided before a vowel and after a consonant cluster.
Compound Word Division
Compound words are divided between their constituent parts.
- The weak vowel in 'in' and 'the' is a common feature of unstressed syllables in English.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might slightly alter the vowel quality, but the syllable division remains consistent.
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