lightscattering
The word 'light-scattering' is divided into four syllables: light-scat-ter-ing, with primary stress on 'scat-'. It consists of the prefix 'light-', the root 'scatter-', and the suffix '-ing'. The syllabification follows standard English onset-rime division rules.
Definitions
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Causing or relating to the scattering of light.
“The light-scattering properties of the atmosphere create beautiful sunsets.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('scat-').
Syllables
light — Open syllable, ending in a diphthong.. scat- — Closed syllable, ending in a consonant cluster. Primary stress.. -ter- — Closed syllable, ending in a consonant.. -ing — Closed syllable, ending in a nasal consonant cluster.
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Onset-Rime Division
Separating the syllable into its onset (initial consonant(s)) and rime (vowel and following consonants).
- The compound nature of the word doesn't significantly alter the syllabification.
- The 'sc' cluster is a common consonant cluster and doesn't pose a division issue.
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