whatd'yecallit
The phrase 'what-d'ye-call-it' is divided into four syllables: what-d'ye-call-it. Primary stress falls on 'what'. It functions as a noun phrase and is a colloquialism used to refer to an unnamed object. Syllabification follows standard vowel-consonant division rules, with consideration for the contraction 'd'ye'.
Definitions
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A phrase used to refer to something whose name one does not know or has forgotten.
“Pass me that… what-d'ye-call-it… the thing for opening bottles.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress on the first syllable ('what'), secondary stress on 'call', and unstressed syllables 'd'ye' and 'it'.
Syllables
what — Open syllable, primary stress.. d'ye — Closed syllable, contraction.. call — Closed syllable, secondary stress.. it — Closed syllable, unstressed.
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Vowel-Consonant (VC)
Syllables are divided after a vowel followed by one or more consonants.
Vowel-Consonant-Consonant (VCC)
Syllables can be divided between consonant clusters following a vowel.
Contraction Handling
Contractions are treated as single units for syllabification, but the internal morphemes are considered.
- The colloquial nature of the phrase allows for some flexibility in syllabification. The contraction 'd'ye' requires specific consideration.
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