wellconstructed
Syllables
well-con-struct-ed
Pronunciation
/wɛl kənˈstrʌktɪd/
Stress
0010
Morphemes
well- + construct + -ed
The word 'well-constructed' is divided into four syllables: well-con-struct-ed. It consists of the prefix 'well-', the root 'construct', and the suffix '-ed'. The primary stress falls on the third syllable ('struct'). The syllabification follows standard English rules of vowel-consonant separation and suffix identification.
Definitions
- 1
Carefully and skillfully built or made.
“The bridge was a well-constructed piece of engineering.”
“The argument was well-constructed and persuasive.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('struct'). The stress pattern is 0010, indicating unstressed-unstressed-stressed-unstressed.
Syllables
well — Open syllable, initial syllable.. con — Open syllable.. struct — Closed syllable, stressed.. ed — Weak syllable, suffix.
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Stress Placement
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