viceprincipalship
Syllables
vice-prin-ci-pal-ship
Pronunciation
/ˌvaɪs ˈprɪn.sɪ.pəl.ʃɪp/
Stress
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Morphemes
vice- + principal + -ship
The word 'vice-principalship' is a complex noun derived from Latin roots. It is syllabified as vice-prin-ci-pal-ship, with primary stress on the fourth syllable ('pal'). The word consists of the prefix 'vice-', the root 'principal', and the suffix '-ship', denoting the position of a vice-principal.
Definitions
- 1
The position or office of a vice-principal.
“Her vice-principalship was marked by innovative programs.”
“He served a long and distinguished vice-principalship.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('pal'). The stress pattern is typical for complex nouns with a Latinate root.
Syllables
vice — Open syllable, initial syllable, contains a diphthong.. prin — Closed syllable, contains a short vowel and a consonant blend.. ci — Closed syllable, short vowel, preceding consonant cluster.. pal — Closed syllable, stressed, short vowel, consonant blend.. ship — Closed syllable, final syllable, contains a diphthong and a final consonant cluster.
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Vowel Rule
Syllables are generally divided around vowel sounds (e.g., prin-ci-pal).
Consonant Blend Rule
Consonant blends (pr, pl, sh) are typically kept together within a syllable (e.g., vice-prin, pal-ship).
Compound Word Rule
Compound words are divided based on the constituent parts (e.g., vice-principal-ship).
- The initial 'vice-' can sometimes be pronounced with a reduced vowel /vɪs/.
- The hyphenated nature of 'vice-principal' before the addition of '-ship' could cause some hesitation, but it functions as a single compound word.
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