thoroughcleanse
The word 'thorough-cleanse' is divided into four syllables: tho-rough-clean-se. Stress falls on the first syllable ('tho'). It's a verb formed from Old English roots with a French-derived suffix. Syllable division follows standard VCV and VC rules, with some consideration for historical spellings.
Definitions
- 1
To cleanse something completely and thoroughly.
“The hospital staff thoroughly-cleansed the operating room before the surgery.”
“She thoroughly-cleansed her skin to remove all traces of makeup.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('tho') of 'thorough'
Syllables
tho — Open syllable, initial syllable of 'thorough'. rough — Closed syllable, final syllable of 'thorough'. clean — Closed syllable, initial syllable of 'cleanse'. se — Closed syllable, final syllable of 'cleanse'
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VCV
Vowel-Consonant-Vowel sequences are typically divided between the vowels.
VC
Vowel-Consonant sequences are typically divided after the vowel.
- The 'ough' combination in 'thorough' is a historical spelling anomaly.
- The 'gh' in 'thorough' is silent but affects syllable division based on written form.
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