westsouthwesterly
Syllables
west-south-west-er-ly
Pronunciation
/wɛstˈsaʊθwɛstərli/
Stress
00100
Morphemes
west + south + westerly
The word 'west-southwesterly' is a compound adjective divided into five syllables: west-south-west-er-ly. Primary stress falls on the third syllable. It's formed from the directional elements 'west' and 'south' with the adjectival suffix '-westerly'. Syllabification follows standard English vowel and onset-rime rules.
Definitions
- 1
Coming from the direction that is both west and south.
“The west-southwesterly wind brought warm air.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('west'). Secondary stress may be present on the first syllable ('west').
Syllables
west — Closed syllable, onset: /w/, rime: /ɛst/. south — Open syllable, onset: /s/, rime: /aʊθ/. west — Closed syllable, onset: /w/, rime: /ɛst/. er — Syllabic r, onset: null, rime: /ər/. ly — Open syllable, onset: /l/, rime: /i/
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Vowel Rule
Each syllable must contain at least one vowel sound.
Onset-Rime Rule
Syllables are divided into an onset (initial consonant(s)) and a rime (vowel and any following consonants).
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally split to maintain pronounceability, but within morphemic boundaries if possible.
Syllabic R Rule
/ər/ is treated as a syllable.
- Compound word requiring consideration of morphemic boundaries.
- Regional variations in pronunciation may affect stress placement.
- The repeated 'west' element requires consistent vowel rule application.
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