1. Compound Words:
* These words are formed by combining two or more separate words. For example: "raincoat", "sunbeam", "waterfall", "upstairs".
* Each part of the compound word retains its original meaning and pronunciation, often resulting in a word with multiple syllables.
2. Syllable Division within Compound Words:
* When dividing a compound word into syllables, it's usually done according to the original words that make it up.
* For instance, "sunbeam" would be divided into "sun-beam", reflecting the original words "sun" and "beam".
3. Multisyllabic Words:
* These are words with multiple syllables, and they can include compound words.
* For example, "unbelievable" is a multisyllabic word with three syllables: "un-be-lieva-ble".
4. Stressed Syllables in Compound Words:
* The stress pattern in a compound word can vary, but often the first part of the compound word is stressed.
* For example, in "waterfall", the first syllable "water" is stressed.
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