wellalphabetized
Syllables
well-al-pha-be-ti-zed
Pronunciation
/wɛl ˈælfəˌbeɪt̬aɪzd/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
well + alphabet + -ized
The word 'well-alphabetized' is divided into six syllables: well-al-pha-be-ti-zed. The primary stress falls on the third syllable ('be'). It's morphologically composed of the prefix 'well-', the root 'alphabet-', and the suffix '-ized'. The syllabification follows standard US English rules, considering vowel teams, consonant clusters, and prefix/suffix boundaries.
Definitions
- 1
Arranged in alphabetical order, done thoroughly and correctly.
“The library's collection was well-alphabetized.”
“The files were well-alphabetized for easy retrieval.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('be'). The stress pattern is typical for words ending in '-ized' or '-ed'.
Syllables
well — Open syllable, unstressed.. al — Open syllable, unstressed.. pha — Open syllable, unstressed.. be — Open syllable, stressed.. ti — Open syllable, unstressed.. zed — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
Vowel Team Division
Syllables are often divided before vowel teams (e.g., 'be' in 'alphabetized').
Consonant Cluster Division
Syllables are divided around consonant clusters when possible, respecting phonotactic constraints.
Prefix/Suffix Division
Prefixes and suffixes are generally separated into their own syllables.
Onset-Rime Division
Syllables are formed based on the onset (initial consonant sound) and rime (vowel and following consonants).
- The hyphen in 'well-alphabetized' influences the syllable division, treating 'well' as a separate unit.
- Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables is a common feature.
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