coalpulverizing
Syllables
co-al-pul-ve-riz-ing
Pronunciation
/ˌkəʊlˈpʌlvəraɪzɪŋ/
Stress
01111
Morphemes
pulver- + coal + -izing
The word 'coal-pulverizing' is divided into six syllables: co-al-pul-ve-riz-ing. It's a verb formed from the root 'coal' and the prefix 'pulver-' with the suffix '-izing'. Primary stress is on the second syllable of 'pulverizing'. Syllable division follows VCV split, maximal onset principle, and suffix separation rules.
Definitions
- 1
The process of reducing coal to a fine powder, typically for use as fuel in power stations.
“The coal-pulverizing system ensures efficient combustion.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable of 'pulverizing' (/ˈpʌlvə/).
Syllables
co-al — Open syllable, 'o' is a long vowel. 'c' pronounced /k/ due to following 'o'.. pul-ve — Open syllable, maximal onset principle applied.. riz — Closed syllable, consonant cluster permissible in English.. ing — Closed syllable, common suffix.
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VCV Split
Applied in 'co-al' to separate vowel sounds.
Maximal Onset Principle
Applied in 'pul-ve-riz-ing' to create the largest possible legal onsets.
Suffix Separation
The suffix '-izing' is treated as a separate syllable due to its morphological function.
- The pronunciation of 'c' as /k/ before 'o' is a common exception.
- The 'riz' syllable contains a consonant cluster, but it's permissible in English.
- The compound nature of the word (coal + pulverizing) requires careful consideration of syllable boundaries at the join.
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