twicesufficient
The word 'twice-sufficient' is a compound adjective with five syllables (twi-ce-suf-fi-cient). It's formed from the prefix 'twice' and the root 'sufficient'. Primary stress falls on the first and last syllables. Syllabification follows standard English rules based on vowel and consonant patterns.
Definitions
- 1
More than enough; abundantly sufficient.
“The evidence was twice-sufficient to convict him.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress on the first syllable ('twi') and the final syllable ('cient'). Secondary stress on the third syllable ('suf').
Syllables
twi — Open syllable, diphthong present.. ce — Closed syllable, short vowel.. suf — Open syllable.. fi — Closed syllable.. cient — Closed syllable, final consonant cluster.
Similar Words
Vowel-Consonant-Vowel (VCV)
Syllables are often divided between vowels in a VCV pattern.
Consonant-Vowel (CV)
Syllables are often divided after a consonant followed by a vowel.
Consonant-Vowel-Consonant (CVC)
Syllables are often divided before or after the consonant in a CVC pattern.
- The hyphenated nature of the compound adjective.
- Potential elision of the 'ce' syllable in rapid speech.
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