crossquestioner
Syllables
cross-ques-tion-er
Pronunciation
/ˌkrɒs.ˈkwɛs.tʃən.ə(r)/
Stress
0010
Morphemes
cross + quest + ion
The word 'cross-questioner' is divided into four syllables: cross-ques-tion-er, with primary stress on 'tion'. It's a noun formed from a prefix, root, and two suffixes. Syllabification follows standard English rules, considering onset-rime structure and vowel presence.
Definitions
- 1
A person who questions someone thoroughly and often critically.
“The detective was a skilled cross-questioner.”
“She was a relentless cross-questioner, determined to uncover the truth.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('tion'). The first and last syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
cross — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.. ques — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.. tion — Closed syllable, consonant cluster followed by vowel and consonant.. er — Syllabic or non-syllabic, vowel potentially forming a syllable on its own.
Word Parts
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Onset-Rime
Syllables are divided into onset (initial consonant sounds) and rime (vowel and following consonants).
Vowel Rule
Each syllable generally contains one vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable.
Prefix/Suffix Rule
Prefixes and suffixes are often separated into their own syllables.
- The word contains digraphs ('qu', 'ti') which require consideration of their pronunciation as single units.
- Regional variations in rhoticity (pronunciation of 'r') could affect the final syllable.
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