thoughtdepressed
The word 'thought-depressed' is a compound adjective divided into four syllables: thou-ght-de-pressed. It consists of the root 'thought', the prefix 'de-', and the root 'pressed'. Primary stress falls on the second syllable of 'depressed'. Syllable division follows open/closed syllable rules and the compound word rule.
Definitions
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Experiencing or characterized by persistent negative thoughts and feelings of sadness or hopelessness.
“The thought-depressed patient required immediate attention.”
“She was a thought-depressed teenager struggling with anxiety.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable of 'depressed' (/ˈprɛst/).
Syllables
thou — Open syllable, diphthong.. ght — Closed syllable, consonant cluster.. de — Open syllable.. pressed — Closed syllable.
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Open Syllable Rule
Syllables ending in a vowel sound are generally open.
Closed Syllable Rule
Syllables ending in a consonant sound are generally closed.
Compound Word Rule
Hyphenated compound words are divided at the hyphen.
- The hyphen in 'thought-depressed' is crucial for indicating the compound nature of the word and influencing the syllable division.
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