mischiefworking
The word 'mischief-working' is divided into four syllables: mis-chief-work-ing. It's a compound adjective formed from 'mischief' and 'working', with primary stress on 'mis' and secondary stress on 'work'. Syllabification follows standard English rules, prioritizing vowel sounds and compound word structure.
Definitions
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Causing or involving mischief; characterized by mischievous activity.
“The mischief-working children had turned the living room upside down.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable of 'mischief' (/ˈmɪʃ.tʃɪf/), and secondary stress falls on the first syllable of 'working' (/ˈwɜː.kɪŋ/).
Syllables
mis — Open syllable, initial syllable.. chief — Open syllable, vowel preceded by consonant(s).. work — Open syllable, vowel preceded by consonant(s).. ing — Closed syllable, vowel surrounded by consonants.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant-Consonant (VCC)
Syllables are divided after the first consonant if it creates a valid syllable.
Open Syllable Rule
Syllables ending in a vowel sound are considered open.
Compound Word Rule
Syllabification follows the individual word pronunciations within the compound.
- The hyphenated nature of the word could lead to alternative syllabifications, but the proposed division aligns with natural pronunciation and established rules.
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