wellsupplemented
Syllables
well-sup-ple-ment-ed
Pronunciation
/wɛl ˈsʌp.lə.mɛn.tɪd/
Stress
00100
Morphemes
well + supplement + ed
The word 'well-supplemented' is divided into five syllables: well-sup-ple-ment-ed. It consists of the prefix 'well', the root 'supplement', and the suffix '-ed'. Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('ment'). Syllabification follows standard open/closed syllable rules.
Definitions
- 1
Provided with an adequate amount of something, often information or resources; adequately enhanced.
“The research was well-supplemented with data from multiple sources.”
“A well-supplemented diet is essential for good health.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('ment').
Syllables
well — Open syllable, potentially reduced.. sup — Closed syllable.. ple — Closed syllable.. ment — Closed syllable.. ed — Closed syllable, potential elision of /t/.
Word Parts
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 maintained within a syllable.
- Potential reduction of 'well' in rapid speech.
- Possible elision of /t/ in 'ed' in American English.
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