wrongprincipled
The word 'wrong-principled' is a compound adjective divided into four syllables: wrong-prin-ci-pled. Stress falls on the second syllable of 'principle'. It's formed from the prefix 'wrong-', the root 'principle', and the suffix '-ed'. Syllabification follows standard English rules regarding vowel-consonant and consonant cluster divisions.
Definitions
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Characterized by a lack of moral principles; unethical or immoral.
“The politician's wrong-principled actions led to his downfall.”
“A wrong-principled approach to business can ruin a company's reputation.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable of 'principle' (prin). The first syllable 'wrong' is unstressed, and 'ci' and 'pled' are also unstressed.
Syllables
wrong — Closed syllable, monophthong.. prin — Open syllable, onset cluster.. ci — Closed syllable, short vowel.. pled — Closed syllable, consonant cluster.
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VCC Syllable Structure
Consonant clusters are maintained within a syllable when permissible by English phonotactics.
Onset Cluster Rule
Permissible consonant clusters at the beginning of a syllable are maintained.
Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are often divided after a vowel followed by a consonant.
- The hyphenated structure initially suggests separate stress, but the compound adjective nature dictates a unified stress pattern.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may occur.
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