Hyphenation ofstrange-achieved

Analysis of "strange-achieved"

1. Pronunciation:

The word "strange-achieved" is pronounced as /streɪndʒ əˈtʃiːvd/. It's a compound word formed by combining "strange" and "achieved".

2. Syllable Division:

The syllable division, adhering to the rule of using only the original letters, is: strange-a-chieved.

3. Morphemic Analysis:

• strange:
  • Root: strang- (Proto-Germanic *strang-)
  • Origin: Old English, meaning "odd, unusual, foreign."
  • Function: Adjective root.
• achieved:
  • Root: achiev- (Old French achever)
  • Suffix: -ed (English)
  • Origin: Old French, meaning "to complete." The -ed suffix indicates past tense.
  • Function: Verb suffix indicating past tense.

4. Stress Identification:

The primary stress falls on the second syllable of "achieved": /əˈtʃiːvd/.

5. Phonetic Transcription:

/streɪndʒ əˈtʃiːvd/

6. Edge Case Review:

The hyphenated nature of the word presents a slight edge case. While generally, hyphenated compounds are treated as separate words for stress and rhythm, the close semantic relationship here suggests a degree of fusion.

7. Grammatical Role:

"Strange-achieved" functions as an adjective, describing something that is both strange and achieved. The syllabification and stress remain consistent regardless of its grammatical role.

8. Definition & Semantics:

• Definition: Unusual or remarkable in having been successfully accomplished.
• Grammatical Category: Adjective
• Synonyms: extraordinary, remarkable, unusual, accomplished
• Antonyms: ordinary, commonplace, failed, unsuccessful
• Examples: "The strange-achieved results of the experiment baffled the scientists."

9. Phonological Comparison:

• "unbelievable": un-be-liev-a-ble. Similar syllable structure with alternating consonant-vowel patterns. Stress on the third syllable.
• "unforgettable": un-for-get-ta-ble. Similar prefix structure and syllable count. Stress on the third syllable.
• "disappointed": dis-ap-point-ed. Similar suffix structure (-ed indicating past tense). Stress on the third syllable.

The difference in stress placement in "strange-achieved" (second part) compared to the others (third syllable) is due to the compound nature of the word and the inherent stress patterns of the individual components ("strange" and "achieved").

Detailed Syllable Breakdown:

Division Rules Applied:

1. Vowel Rule: Each vowel sound generally forms a syllable.
2. Consonant Cluster Rule: When a consonant cluster occurs between vowels, syllables are typically divided before the first consonant in the cluster.
3. Closed Syllable Rule: Syllables ending in a consonant sound are considered closed.

Special Considerations:

• The hyphenated nature of the word requires careful consideration.
• The stress pattern is influenced by the stress patterns of the individual words "strange" and "achieved".

Alternative Pronunciations/Regional Variations:

There are no significant regional variations in the pronunciation of this word.