weatherstripped
The word 'weather-stripped' is a compound adjective divided into four syllables: wea-ther-strip-ped. It's formed from the root 'weather' and the past participle 'stripped'. Primary stress falls on the first syllable of 'weather' and the second syllable of 'stripped'. Syllable division follows standard English rules for vowel-consonant clusters and compound words.
Definitions
- 1
Protected from the effects of the weather; sealed to prevent drafts or water penetration.
“The windows were weather-stripped to save energy.”
“A weather-stripped door prevents drafts.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable of 'weather' and the second syllable of 'stripped' (ˈweð.ər ˌstrɪpt).
Syllables
wea — Open syllable, vowel sound.. ther — Closed syllable, consonant ending.. strip — Closed syllable, consonant ending.. ped — Closed syllable, consonant ending.
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Vowel-Consonant-Consonant (VCC) Rule
Syllables are often divided after a vowel followed by a consonant cluster.
Open Syllable Rule
Syllables ending in a vowel sound are considered open syllables.
Compound Word Rule
Compound words are often divided between the constituent words.
- The hyphen in 'weather-stripped' reinforces the syllable division, reflecting the compound nature of the word.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might slightly alter the phonetic transcription but wouldn't significantly affect the syllable division.
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