nectarstreaming
The word 'nectar-streaming' is a compound adjective divided into nec-tar-stream-ing. Stress falls on 'stream'. It's formed from the root 'nectar' and the suffix 'streaming', describing a continuous flow of nectar.
Definitions
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable of 'streaming' (stream).
Syllables
nec — Open syllable, vowel sound at the end.. tar — Open syllable, vowel sound at the end.. stream — Closed syllable, consonant sound at the end.. ing — Closed syllable, nasal consonant at the end.
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Vowel Peak Principle
Each syllable contains a vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are divided to create permissible onsets and codas.
Hyphenated Compound Rule
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