crosspollinating
Syllables
cross-pol-li-nat-ing
Pronunciation
/ˌkrɒsˌpɒlɪˈneɪtɪŋ/
Stress
01011
Morphemes
cross- + poll- + -inating
The word 'cross-pollinating' is divided into five syllables: cross-pol-li-nat-ing. It consists of a prefix 'cross-', a root 'poll-', and a suffix '-inating'. Primary stress falls on the third syllable. Syllable division follows standard English rules based on vowel-consonant patterns and consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
The process of transferring pollen from one flower to another, often by an external agent.
“Bees are essential for cross-pollinating many crops.”
“The farmer was busy cross-pollinating his apple trees.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable (/ˈneɪtɪŋ/). Secondary stress on the first syllable (/krɒs/).
Syllables
cross — Closed syllable, initial consonant cluster.. pol — Closed syllable, consonant-vowel structure.. li — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. nat — Closed syllable, consonant cluster followed by vowel.. ing — Closed syllable, vowel followed by nasal consonant cluster.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant (VC)
Syllables are often divided after a vowel followed by a consonant (e.g., 'pol', 'li', 'nat').
Consonant Cluster
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable (e.g., 'cross', 'ing').
- The 'ss' cluster in 'cross' functions as a single consonant sound.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may occur but do not affect syllable division.
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