crystalstreaming
Syllables
crys-tal-stream-ing
Pronunciation
/ˈkrɪs.təlˌstriː.mɪŋ/
Stress
1011
Morphemes
crystal, stream + ing
The word 'crystal-streaming' is divided into four syllables: crys-tal-stream-ing. It's a compound adjective formed from 'crystal' and 'streaming', with primary stress on the second syllable of 'streaming'. Syllabification follows rules maximizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants.
Definitions
- 1
Emitting or resembling crystals in a flowing or streaming manner.
“The crystal-streaming waterfall cascaded down the mountainside.”
“She admired the crystal-streaming light through the prism.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress on 'tal' and 'ing', secondary stress is absent. The overall stress pattern is crys-**tal**-stream-**ing**.
Syllables
crys — Open syllable, consonant cluster onset.. tal — Open syllable, simple onset.. stream — Open syllable, complex onset.. ing — Closed syllable, nasal coda.
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