straɪtfromtheshoulder
Syllables
straɪt-from-the-shoul-der
Pronunciation
/streɪt ˌfrʌm ðə ˈʃoʊldər/
Stress
10010
Morphemes
straight + shoulder
The word 'straight-from-the-shoulder' is a compound adjective divided into five syllables: straɪt-from-the-shoul-der. Primary stress falls on 'straɪt'. Syllabification follows standard US English rules based on vowel-consonant patterns. The compound nature and idiomatic usage are key considerations.
Definitions
- 1
Direct and outspoken; frank and honest.
“He gave me a straight-from-the-shoulder assessment of my performance.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress on 'straɪt', secondary stress on 'shoul-', remaining syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
straɪt — Open syllable, primary stress.. from — Closed syllable, unstressed.. the — Open syllable, unstressed.. shoul — Open syllable, secondary stress.. der — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Open Syllable
Vowel followed by consonant or ending the word.
Closed Syllable
Vowel followed by consonant(s).
- Compound adjective structure influences stress pattern.
- Idiomatic usage affects overall flow.
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