energyconsuming
Syllables
en-er-gy-con-sum-ing
Pronunciation
/ˈen.ə.dʒi kənˈsjuː.mɪŋ/
Stress
001010
Morphemes
en- + erg- + -y, -consuming
The word 'energy-consuming' is divided into six syllables: en-er-gy-con-sum-ing. It features a prefix, root, and suffixes, with primary stress on the 'gy' syllable. Syllable division follows standard vowel-consonant rules, with the exception of the 'gy' cluster.
Definitions
- 1
Requiring a large amount of energy.
“Energy-consuming appliances should be replaced with more efficient models.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('gy'), and secondary stress on the second syllable of 'consuming' ('sum').
Syllables
en — Open syllable, unstressed.. er — Open syllable, unstressed.. gy — Closed syllable, unstressed.. con — Open syllable, unstressed.. sum — Closed syllable, stressed.. ing — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant
Syllables are divided after the vowel when followed by a consonant.
Vowel-Consonant Cluster
Syllables are divided after the vowel, creating a closed syllable.
- Pronunciation of 'gy' as /dʒ/ before 'y'.
- Stress pattern influenced by word length and complexity.
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