welladministered
Syllables
well-ad-min-is-tered
Pronunciation
/wɛl.ædˈmɪn.ɪ.stərd/
Stress
00100
Morphemes
well + administer + -ed
The word 'well-administered' is divided into five syllables: well-ad-min-is-tered. It consists of the prefix 'well', the root 'administer', and the suffix '-ed'. The primary stress falls on the third syllable ('is'). Syllable division follows rules based on vowel and consonant sounds, and suffix separation.
Definitions
- 1
Managed or executed effectively and efficiently.
“The hospital is a well-administered institution.”
“The program was well-administered, resulting in positive outcomes.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('is'), indicated by '1'. The other syllables are unstressed ('0').
Syllables
well — Open syllable, initial syllable.. ad — Closed syllable.. min — Closed syllable.. is — Closed syllable.. tered — Closed syllable, includes the -ed suffix.
Word Parts
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Open Syllable Rule
Syllables ending in a vowel sound are open.
Closed Syllable Rule
Syllables ending in a consonant sound are closed.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable.
Suffix Rule
Suffixes like '-ed' often form their own syllables.
- The compound nature of the word (well + administered) could potentially lead to alternative interpretations, but the established pronunciation and stress pattern dictate the given syllabification.
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