straightfibered
The word 'straight-fibered' is divided into four syllables: strai-ght-fi-bered. It's a compound adjective with stress on the second syllable of 'fibered'. Syllabification follows standard VC and consonant cluster rules, with the exception of the silent 'gh'.
Definitions
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Composed of straight fibers; having fibers that run in a direct, non-curved manner.
“The straight-fibered wood was ideal for building furniture.”
“The textile was made from straight-fibered cotton.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable of 'fibered' (/ˈfaɪbərd/).
Syllables
strai — Open syllable, diphthong.. ght — Closed syllable, consonant cluster, silent 'gh'.. fi — Open syllable, diphthong.. bered — Closed syllable, CVC pattern.
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Consonant Cluster
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Compound Word Syllabification
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- Silent 'gh' in 'straight', hyphenated structure requiring consideration of compound adjective integrity.
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