straitwaistcoat
Syllables
strait-waist-coat
Pronunciation
/ˈstreɪt ˈweɪstkoʊt/
Stress
1 1 0
Morphemes
strait + waist + coat
The word 'strait-waistcoat' is a compound noun divided into three syllables: strait-waist-coat. It consists of a prefix 'strait', a root 'waist', and a suffix 'coat'. Primary stress falls on the first syllable of each component. Syllabification follows vowel-consonant division and compound word division rules.
Definitions
- 1
A tightly fitting waistcoat, historically used as a form of restraint for the mentally ill.
“The patient was confined in a strait-waistcoat.”
“The historical drama depicted the harsh conditions of asylums, including the use of strait-waistcoats.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable of 'strait' and 'waist', while 'coat' is unstressed.
Syllables
strait — Open syllable, primary stress.. waist — Open syllable, secondary stress.. coat — Open syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are generally divided after vowels.
Consonant Cluster Division
Division often occurs before the first consonant of a cluster to form open syllables.
Compound Word Division
Compound words are divided between their constituent parts.
- The hyphenated structure reflects the compound nature of the word.
- Pronunciation of 'strait' can vary, but the standard pronunciation dictates the syllable division.
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