threehalfpennyworth
Syllables
three-half-pen-ny-worth
Pronunciation
/ˌθriːˈhælfˌpɛniwɜːθ/
Stress
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Morphemes
three + halfpenny + worth
The word 'three-halfpennyworth' is a compound noun with five syllables. Primary stress falls on the final syllable, 'worth'. Syllabification follows standard English vowel-coda and consonant cluster rules. Its historical spelling and compound nature present minor complexities.
Definitions
- 1
A value equivalent to three halfpennies; a small amount of money.
“He wasn't worth three-halfpennyworth of trouble.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the final syllable, 'worth' (/wɜːθ/).
Syllables
three — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. half — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant cluster.. pen — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. ny — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. worth — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant. Primary stress.
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Vowel-Coda Rule
Syllables generally end in a vowel sound unless blocked by a consonant.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable.
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