fireextinguisher
Syllables
fire-ex-tin-guish-er
Pronunciation
/ˈfaɪə ɪkˈstɪŋɡwɪʃə/
Stress
00010
Morphemes
ex- + tingu- + -er
Fire-extinguisher is a five-syllable noun with stress on 'guish'. It's a compound word formed from Latin and English morphemes, and its syllable division follows standard English rules.
Definitions
- 1
A portable device used to put out small fires.
“The fire-extinguisher was quickly deployed to control the blaze.”
“Every office should have a readily accessible fire-extinguisher.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('guish').
Syllables
fire — Open syllable, unstressed.. ex — Closed syllable, unstressed.. tin — Closed syllable, unstressed.. guish — Closed syllable, stressed.. er — Open syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are often divided after a vowel when followed by a consonant.
Consonant Cluster Division
When a consonant cluster separates vowels, the cluster is typically divided.
Stress Placement
English stress often falls on the root syllable or a nearby syllable.
- The hyphenated form reflects the compound nature of the word.
- Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables is common.
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