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cloud-dispelling

Complete linguistic analysis including syllable division, pronunciation, morphology, and definitions.

4 syllables
16 characters
English (GB)
Enriched
4syllables

clouddispelling

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

cloud-dis-pel-ling

Pronunciation

/klaʊd dɪˈspelɪŋ/

Stress

0100

Morphemes

dis- + spell + -ing

The word 'cloud-dispelling' is a compound adjective formed from 'cloud' and 'dispelling'. It is divided into four syllables: cloud, dis-, pel-, and ling. The primary stress falls on the second syllable of 'dispelling'. Syllabification follows standard vowel-consonant and vowel-consonant cluster rules.

Definitions

Adjective, Present Participle
  1. 1

    Removing or scattering clouds; causing clouds to disappear.

    “The cloud-dispelling winds brought a welcome burst of sunshine.”

    syn:cloudlessclearsunny
    ant:cloudingobscuring

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the second syllable of 'dispelling' (/dɪˈspelɪŋ/).

Syllables

4
cloud/klaʊd/
dis-/dɪs/
pel-/pel/
ling/lɪŋ/

cloud — Open syllable. Vowel followed by consonant cluster.. dis- — Open syllable. Simple CV structure.. pel- — Closed syllable. Vowel followed by consonant.. ling — Closed syllable. Vowel followed by nasal consonant cluster.

Word Parts

pre

dis-

Old French, negative prefix, indicating reversal or removal

root

spell

Old English, meaning to drive, expel, or scatter

suf

-ing

Old English, gerund/present participle marker

Similar Words

sun­bath­ingrain­mak­ingwind­swept

Vowel-Consonant (VC)

Applied to 'pel' and 'ling', dividing after the vowel when followed by a consonant.

Vowel-Consonant Cluster (VCC)

Applied to 'cloud', maximizing the onset of the following syllable is not possible.

Consonant-Vowel (CV)

Applied to 'dis', creating a simple CV syllable.

  • The compound nature of 'cloud-dispelling' requires consideration.
  • The root 'spell' has undergone semantic shift, but its syllabification remains consistent.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 12/30/2025

Nearby Words

17 words
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