crossquestioning
Syllables
cross-ques-tion-ing
Pronunciation
/ˌkrɒs.kweʃ.tʃən.ɪŋ/
Stress
0010
Morphemes
cross + question + ing
The word 'cross-questioning' is divided into four syllables: cross-ques-tion-ing, with primary stress on 'tion'. It's a compound word with a prefix, root, and suffix, following standard English syllabification rules based on vowel-consonant patterns and consonant blends.
Definitions
- 1
The act of questioning someone thoroughly and often challengingly.
“The witness faced intense cross-questioning from the lawyer.”
“Cross-questioning is a vital part of the investigative process.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('tion'), typical for words ending in '-ing'.
Syllables
cross — Open syllable, CVC structure, unstressed.. ques — Open syllable, consonant blend 'kw', unstressed.. tion — Open syllable, consonant blend 'tʃ', stressed.. ing — Closed syllable, VCC structure, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant-Consonant (VCC)
Applied to the 'ing' syllable, creating a closed syllable.
Consonant-Vowel-Consonant (CVC)
Applied to the 'cross' syllable, creating an open syllable.
Consonant Blend
Applied to 'ques' and 'tion' syllables, where consonant clusters are treated as single onset units.
- The 'qu' digraph is pronounced as /kw/, following standard pronunciation rules.
- The compound nature of the word does not introduce unusual syllabic behavior.
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