zealtransported
Syllables
ze-al-trans-port-ed
Pronunciation
/ˈziːl trænsˌpɔːrtɪd/
Stress
0 1 0 1 0
Morphemes
trans- + port + -ed
The word 'zeal-transported' is divided into five syllables: ze-al-trans-port-ed. The primary stress falls on 'port'. It's an adjective formed from the Latin root 'port' with the prefix 'trans-' and the English suffix '-ed', meaning filled with intense enthusiasm. Syllabification follows standard US English rules based on vowel sounds and consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
Filled with or motivated by intense enthusiasm or fervor; carried away by zeal.
“The zeal-transported crowd cheered wildly.”
“She was a zeal-transported advocate for the cause.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('port'). 'zeal' receives secondary stress.
Syllables
ze — Open syllable, single vowel sound.. al — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. trans — Closed syllable, consonant cluster followed by vowel and consonant.. port — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.. ed — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster, inflectional suffix.
Word Parts
Similar Words
Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are typically divided after a vowel sound when followed by a consonant.
Consonant Cluster Division
Consonant clusters are often maintained within a syllable, especially when followed by a vowel.
- The hyphenated nature of the word requires treating 'zeal' as a separate unit.
- Potential vowel reduction in 'transported' in some dialects may slightly affect syllable boundaries.
- The '-ed' suffix is consistently treated as a separate syllable.
Nearby Words
17 wordsTrending in English (US)
Terms getting hyphenated by users right now.