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thorn-encompassed

Complete linguistic analysis including syllable division, pronunciation, morphology, and definitions.

4 syllables
17 characters
English (US)
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4syllables

thornencompassed

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

thorn-en-com-passed

Pronunciation

/θɔːrn ɪn.kəmˈpæs.t/

Stress

0010

Morphemes

en- + compass + -ed

The word 'thorn-encompassed' is divided into four syllables: thorn-en-com-passed. It consists of the prefix 'en-', the root 'compass', and the suffix '-ed'. The primary stress falls on the third syllable. Syllabification follows standard English vowel-consonant and consonant cluster rules.

Definitions

adjective
  1. 1

    Surrounded or covered with thorns.

    “The thorn-encompassed rose bush guarded the entrance.”

    syn:thornypricklyspiny
    ant:smoothunthorned

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('com') in 'thorn-en-com-passed'.

Syllables

4
thorn/θɔːrn/
en/ɪn/
com/kəm/
passed/pæst/

thorn — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.. en — Open syllable, containing a vowel.. com — Open syllable, containing a vowel.. passed — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.

Word Parts

pre

en-

Old English, verbal prefix indicating inclusion.

root

compass

Old French/Latin origin, meaning to surround.

suf

-ed

Old English, past tense marker.

Similar Words

sun­flow­erblack­ber­rywell­be­ing

Vowel-Consonant Rule

Syllables typically end in vowels.

Consonant Cluster Rule

Consonant clusters are maintained within a syllable unless easily separable.

  • Initial 'th' cluster is a common exception, but well-established in English phonology.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/8/2025

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