discountenancing
Syllables
dis-coun-ten-anc-ing
Pronunciation
/ˌdɪsˈkaʊntənənsɪŋ/
Stress
00100
Morphemes
dis + counten + ing
The word 'discountenancing' is divided into five syllables: dis-coun-ten-anc-ing, with primary stress on the third syllable ('ten'). It consists of the prefix 'dis-', root 'counten-', and suffixes '-ance' and '-ing'. Syllabification follows the onset-rime structure, and the word functions as a gerund/present participle.
Definitions
- 1
To show disapproval of; to regard with disfavor.
“She was discountenancing his behavior with a stern look.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('ten'). The first, second, fourth, and fifth syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
dis — Open syllable, onset 'd', rime 'is'. coun — Open syllable, onset 'c', diphthong 'au', coda 'n'. ten — Closed syllable, onset 't', rime 'en'. anc — Closed syllable, onset 'æ', coda 'nk'. ing — Closed syllable, vowel 'ɪ', coda 'ŋ'
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Onset-Rime Structure
Syllables are divided based on the onset (initial consonant sound(s)) and rime (vowel and any following consonants).
- The sequence '-tenanc-' is relatively uncommon but follows standard syllabification rules.
- The presence of multiple suffixes does not create unusual division issues.
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