temtationproof
Syllables
tem-ta-tion-proof
Pronunciation
/ˌtɛmpˈteɪʃən pruːf/
Stress
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Morphemes
tempt + tation + proof
The word 'temptation-proof' is a compound adjective divided into four syllables: tem-ta-tion-proof. Primary stress falls on 'tion'. It's formed from the Latin root 'tempt' and the Old English 'proof', meaning resistant to temptation. Syllabification follows standard vowel-consonant and hyphenated compound rules, with the exception of the silent 't' in 'temptation'.
Definitions
- 1
Not susceptible to temptation; immune to the allure of something undesirable.
“The security system was designed to be temptation-proof.”
“He needed a temptation-proof plan to stick to his diet.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('tion'). This is typical for compound adjectives where the stress falls on the root of the first element.
Syllables
tem — Closed syllable, consonant ending.. ta — Open syllable, vowel ending.. tion — Closed syllable, consonant ending, silent 't'.. proof — Closed syllable, vowel ending.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are often divided after a vowel that is followed by a consonant.
Consonant Cluster Division
When a consonant cluster separates vowels, the cluster is typically maintained within a syllable.
Hyphenated Compound Division
Hyphens indicate potential syllable breaks, but stress patterns influence the final division.
- The silent 't' in 'temptation' is a common phonological exception.
- The compound adjective structure influences the stress pattern.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may occur.
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