weatherbattered
The word 'weather-battered' is a compound adjective divided into four syllables: wea-ther-bat-tered. Stress falls on the first syllable of each component word. The syllabification follows standard English rules of onset maximization and vowel nucleus requirements.
Definitions
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable of each component word ('weath' and 'bat').
Syllables
wea — Open syllable, long vowel sound.. ther — Closed syllable, consonant closure.. bat — Closed syllable, consonant closure.. tered — Closed syllable, consonant closure.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Attempting to include as many consonants as possible in the onset of each syllable.
Vowel Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Syllable Closure
Consonants following a vowel typically close the syllable.
- Hyphenated structure requires consideration, but doesn't alter core syllabification rules.
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