tinselembroiderd
Syllables
tin-sel-em-broi-derd
Pronunciation
/ˈtɪn.səl ɪmˈbroʊ.dɚd/
Stress
01011
Morphemes
em- + tinsel/broider + -ed
The word 'tinsel-embroidered' is a compound adjective divided into five syllables: tin-sel-em-broi-derd. Primary stress falls on 'broi'. It's formed from the roots 'tinsel' and 'embroider' with the prefix 'em-' and suffix '-ed'. Syllabification follows vowel-final and consonant-final rules, with a diphthong forming a single syllable.
Definitions
- 1
Decorated with or resembling tinsel and embroidery.
“The tinsel-embroidered gown shimmered in the light.”
“She wore a tinsel-embroidered hat for the party.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable of 'embroidered' ('broi'). Secondary stress on 'tin'.
Syllables
tin — Open syllable, vowel-final.. sel — Closed syllable, consonant-final.. em — Closed syllable, consonant-final.. broi — Diphthong-final, stressed.. derd — Closed syllable, consonant-final.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Final Syllable Rule
Syllables ending in a vowel are generally open syllables.
Consonant-Final Syllable Rule
Syllables ending in a consonant are generally closed syllables.
Diphthong Rule
Diphthongs typically form a single syllable nucleus.
Stress Rule
Primary stress influences syllable prominence and duration.
- The hyphen creates a slight pause but doesn't alter core syllabification.
- The 'r' in 'embroidered' influences the preceding vowel.
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