allcomprehending
Syllables
all-com-pre-hend-ing
Pronunciation
/ˌɔːl kɒmprɪˈhendɪŋ/
Stress
00010
Morphemes
all- + comprehend + -ing
The word 'all-comprehending' is divided into five syllables: all-com-pre-hend-ing. It consists of the prefix 'all-', the root 'comprehend', and the suffix '-ing'. Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('hend'). Syllabification follows the Vowel-CVC and Consonant Cluster rules.
Definitions
- 1
Including or covering all elements or aspects of something.
“The report provided an all-comprehending overview of the situation.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('hend').
Syllables
all — Open syllable, long vowel.. com — Closed syllable, short vowel.. pre — Open syllable, short vowel.. hend — Closed syllable, short vowel, consonant cluster.. ing — Closed syllable, short vowel, nasal consonant.
Word Parts
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Vowel-CVC Rule
Syllables generally end in a vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable.
- The hyphenated nature of 'all-comprehending' is stylistic and doesn't affect phonological syllabification.
- The 'pr' cluster in 'comprehend' is a common initial consonant cluster.
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