wellconcentrated
Syllables
well-con-cen-tra-ted
Pronunciation
/wɛl ˌkɑːnˈsɛntreɪtɪd/
Stress
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Morphemes
well- + concentrate + -ed
The word 'well-concentrated' is a compound adjective syllabified as well-con-cen-tra-ted, with primary stress on 'cen' and secondary stress on 'well'. It consists of the prefix 'well-', the root 'concentrate', and the suffix '-ed'. Syllabification follows standard vowel-consonant and consonant cluster rules.
Definitions
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('cen'). Secondary stress falls on the first syllable ('well').
Syllables
well — Open syllable, containing a short vowel sound.. con — Closed syllable, containing a vowel and consonant.. cen — Closed syllable, containing a vowel and consonant.. tra — Open syllable, containing a schwa vowel and consonant cluster.. ted — Closed syllable, containing a diphthong and consonant.
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