diseaseresisting
The word 'disease-resisting' is divided into five syllables: dis-ease-re-sist-ing. The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('sist'). It is morphologically complex, consisting of a prefix, two roots, and two suffixes. Syllabification follows standard English rules of onset maximization and vowel nucleus requirements.
Definitions
- 1
Not susceptible to disease; able to withstand infection.
“The new crop is disease-resisting.”
“Disease-resisting plants are crucial for sustainable agriculture.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('sist'). The stress pattern is typical for words of this length and morphological structure.
Syllables
dis — Open syllable, unstressed.. ease — Closed syllable, unstressed.. re — Open syllable, unstressed.. sist — Closed syllable, stressed.. ing — Closed syllable, unstressed.
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Onset Maximization
Consonants are grouped into onsets whenever possible.
Vowel Nucleus
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Compound Word Syllabification
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- The compound nature of the word introduces a slight blending of pronunciation in fluent speech.
- Regional variations in the pronunciation of /r/ may occur.
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