bydoingbydrinking
Syllables
by-do-ing-by-drink-ing
Pronunciation
/baɪ ˈduːɪŋ baɪ ˈdrɪŋkɪŋ/
Stress
0 1 0 0 1 0
Morphemes
by + do/drink + -ing
The word 'by-doingby-drinking' is a compound adverbial phrase syllabified based on vowel-consonant and consonant cluster rules. Stress falls on the root of each component ('do' and 'drink'). The compound structure is the primary special consideration.
Definitions
- 1
Performing actions through the process of doing and drinking.
“He succeeded by-doingby-drinking, carefully balancing work and relaxation.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on 'do' and 'drink' within each constituent part of the compound.
Syllables
by — Open syllable, vowel followed by glide.. do — Open syllable, vowel sound.. ing — Closed syllable, vowel followed by nasal consonant cluster.. by — Open syllable, vowel followed by glide.. drink — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.. ing — Closed syllable, vowel followed by nasal consonant cluster.
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Vowel-Consonant Rule
Syllables are often divided after vowels.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable.
- The compound nature of the word requires careful consideration of the joining of two constituent parts.
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