straightstemmed
The word 'straight-stemmed' is divided into two syllables: 'straight' and 'stemmed'. The first syllable receives primary stress. The word is morphologically composed of the prefix 'straight-', the root 'stem-', and the suffix '-ed'. Syllable division follows the onset-rime rule.
Definitions
- 1
Having a straight stem; characterized by a straight stem.
“The straight-stemmed roses stood tall in the garden.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress on the first syllable ('straight'), secondary stress on the third syllable ('stem').
Syllables
straight — Closed syllable, primary stress.. stemmed — Closed syllable, secondary stress.
Word Parts
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Onset-Rime Division
Separation of syllables based on the consonant cluster forming the onset and the remaining portion forming the rime.
- The hyphenated nature of the word does not alter the syllabification process.
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