marblepolishing
Syllables
mar-ble-pol-ish-ing
Pronunciation
/ˈmɑː.bl̩ ˈpɒl.ɪʃ.ɪŋ/
Stress
10001
Morphemes
marble + polishing
The word 'marble-polishing' is divided into five syllables: mar-ble-pol-ish-ing. It consists of the root 'marble' and the suffix 'polishing', with primary stress on 'pol'. The syllabic 'l' in 'ble' is a notable feature. Syllabification follows standard English vowel-consonant and syllabic consonant rules.
Definitions
- 1
The process or work of making marble surfaces smooth and shiny.
“The marble-polishing process requires specialized equipment.”
“He works in the marble-polishing industry.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('pol') of 'polishing'.
Syllables
mar — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. ble — Closed syllable, syllabic consonant 'l'.. pol — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. ish — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant cluster.. ing — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a nasal consonant.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are typically divided after a vowel sound.
Syllabic Consonant
Consonants like 'l' can function as syllable nuclei, creating a syllabic consonant.
Compound Word Syllabification
Compound words are divided based on the individual syllables of their constituent parts.
- The syllabic 'l' in '-ble' is a key feature of British English pronunciation.
- The compound nature of the word does not introduce unusual syllabification challenges.
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