twicereelected
Syllables
twice-re-e-lect-ed
Pronunciation
/ˈtwaɪs riːˈiːləktɪd/
Stress
10100
Morphemes
twice- + elect + -ed
The word 'twice-re-elected' is divided into five syllables: twice-re-e-lect-ed. It's a complex word with multiple morphemes, including the prefixes 'twice-' and 're-', the root 'elect', and the suffix '-ed'. Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('lect').
Definitions
- 1
Having been elected to a position a second time.
“The twice-re-elected mayor announced new initiatives.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress on the third syllable ('lect'), secondary stress on the first syllable ('twice').
Syllables
twice — Open syllable, diphthong ending.. re — Open syllable, vowel ending.. e — Open syllable, vowel ending.. lect — Closed syllable, consonant ending.. ed — Closed syllable, consonant ending.
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Compound Word Rule
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- The 'twice-' prefix is somewhat unusual and could lead to alternative syllable divisions, but the orthographic form is prioritized.
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