tenderforeheaded
Syllables
ten-der-fore-head-ed
Pronunciation
/ˈtɛndər ˈfɔːrˌhɛdɪd/
Stress
10100
Morphemes
tender- + head + -ed
The word 'tender-foreheaded' is a five-syllable compound adjective (ten-der-fore-head-ed) with primary stress on 'fore'. It's formed from Old English roots and follows standard US English syllabification rules, prioritizing vowel-consonant boundaries and respecting the hyphenated structure.
Definitions
- 1
Having a sensitive or thoughtful nature, especially regarding the feelings of others, and characterized by a prominent forehead.
“The tender-foreheaded child was easily moved to tears by sad stories.”
“He had a tender-foreheaded expression that suggested deep contemplation.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('fore'). Secondary stress may be present on the first syllable ('ten').
Syllables
ten — Open syllable, stressed. der — Closed syllable, unstressed. fore — Open syllable, stressed. head — Closed syllable, unstressed. ed — Closed syllable, unstressed
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Vowel-Consonant-Consonant (VCC) Rule
Syllables are often divided after a vowel followed by two consonants.
Vowel-Consonant (VC) Rule
Syllables are often divided after a vowel followed by a consonant.
Compound Word Division
Hyphens indicate syllable boundaries in compound words.
- The hyphenated structure is crucial for accurate syllabification.
- The stress pattern is influenced by the stress patterns of the individual morphemes.
- The '-ed' suffix pronunciation can vary.
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