wellhandicapped
The word 'well-handicapped' is syllabified as well-han-di-capped, with stress on the final syllable. It's a compound adjective formed from the prefix 'well-', the root 'handicap', and the suffix '-ed'. Syllable division follows standard US English rules based on vowel-consonant patterns.
Definitions
- 1
Severely or significantly disabled.
“The athlete was well-handicapped by the injury.”
“The program provides support for individuals who are well-handicapped.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the final syllable, 'capped'.
Syllables
well — Open syllable, unstressed.. han — Closed syllable, unstressed.. di — Open syllable, unstressed.. capped — Closed syllable, stressed.
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Vowel-Consonant-Consonant (VCC) Pattern
Syllables are often divided before the final consonant cluster.
Vowel-Consonant (VC) Pattern
Syllables are divided after a single consonant following a vowel.
Open Syllable Rule
Syllables ending in a vowel sound are considered open syllables.
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- Minor regional vowel variations may exist.
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