multiplyingglass
Syllables
mul-ti-ply-ing-glass
Pronunciation
/ˈmʌltɪplaɪɪŋˈɡlɑːs/
Stress
10101
Morphemes
multi- + ply + -ing
The word 'multiplying-glass' is divided into five syllables: mul-ti-ply-ing-glass. It's a compound noun formed from a verb in the present participle and a noun. Stress falls on the second syllable of 'multiplying' and the first syllable of 'glass'. Syllabification follows standard English rules based on onset-rime structure and avoiding consonant cluster splits.
Definitions
- 1
A device or system used to increase the number or amount of something, often referring to optical instruments that create multiple images.
“The scientist used a multiplying-glass to examine the intricate details of the insect's wings.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress on the second syllable of 'multiplying' and the first syllable of 'glass'.
Syllables
mul — Open syllable, onset 'm', rime 'ʌl'. ti — Closed syllable, onset 't', rime 'ɪ'. ply — Diphthong syllable, onset 'pl', rime 'aɪ'. ing — Closed syllable, onset 'ɪ', rime 'ŋ'. glass — Closed syllable, onset 'gl', rime 'ɑːs'
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Onset-Rime Structure
Syllables are formed around a vowel sound, with consonants forming the onset and rime.
Avoid Consonant Cluster Splits
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable unless doing so violates other rules.
- The '-ing' suffix is a full syllable in this context.
- Compound structure doesn't introduce unusual syllabification challenges.
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