writerinresidence
Syllables
writ-er-in-re-si-dence
Pronunciation
/ˈraɪtər ɪn ˈrɛzɪdəns/
Stress
101000
Morphemes
writer, residence
The word 'writer-in-residence' is a compound noun divided into six syllables: writ-er-in-re-si-dence. Stress falls on the first syllable of 'writer' and 'residence'. Syllabification follows the V-C-V rule and the compound word rule, treating each hyphenated part as a separate unit.
Definitions
- 1
A writer who is officially supported by an organization to live and work there for a period of time.
N/A
“The university hosts a writer-in-residence each semester.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable of 'writer' and the first syllable of 'residence'. The remaining syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
writ — Open syllable, stressed.. er — Closed syllable, unstressed.. in — Open syllable, unstressed.. re — Open syllable, stressed.. si — Closed syllable, unstressed.. dence — Closed syllable, unstressed.
V-C-V Rule
Syllables are divided between vowels.
Compound Word Rule
Hyphenated compound words are divided at the hyphen.
Onset-Rime Rule
Syllables are structured around an onset and a rime.
- The hyphenated structure influences syllable division.
- The weak form of 'in' can be reduced in rapid speech.
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