traditionridden
The word 'tradition-ridden' is divided into five syllables: tra-di-tion-rid-den. It's a compound adjective with Latin and Old English roots. Primary stress falls on the second syllable of 'tradition' and the first syllable of 'ridden'. Syllable division follows standard onset-rime rules and vowel-consonant-e patterns.
Definitions
- 1
Strongly influenced or burdened by tradition; adhering rigidly to established customs.
“The society was tradition-ridden and resistant to change.”
“A tradition-ridden mindset can stifle creativity.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable of 'tradition' (/ˈdɪʃən/) and on the first syllable of 'ridden' (/ˈrɪd/). The first syllable of 'tradition' and the second syllable of 'ridden' are unstressed.
Syllables
tra — Open syllable, onset 'tr'. di — Closed syllable, onset 'd'. tion — Open syllable, onset 'ʃ'. rid — Closed syllable, onset 'r'. den — Open syllable, onset 'd'
Word Parts
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Onset-Rime Division
Dividing syllables based on the consonant cluster (onset) and the following vowel and any subsequent consonants (rime).
Vowel-Consonant-e Rule
Syllables often divide before a silent 'e' at the end of a word.
Complex Onset Rule
Consonant clusters at the beginning of a syllable are treated as a single onset.
- The hyphenated structure could lead to alternative, though less common, syllabifications (e.g., trad-itionrid-den).
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