passionthrilling
Syllables
pas-sion-thrill-ing
Pronunciation
/ˈpæʃən ˈθrɪlɪŋ/
Stress
1001
Morphemes
passion, thrill + -ion, -ing
The word 'passion-thrilling' is a compound adjective divided into four syllables: pas-sion-thrill-ing. Stress falls on the first syllable of each component. The morphemic analysis reveals Latin and Old English roots. Syllable division follows standard English rules of open and closed syllables, with stress placement typical for compound adjectives.
Definitions
- 1
Causing or characterized by intense excitement or pleasure; extremely exciting.
“The passion-thrilling rollercoaster ride left us breathless.”
“It was a passion-thrilling performance.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable of 'passion' (/pæs/) and the first syllable of 'thrilling' (/θrɪl/).
Syllables
pas — Open syllable, stressed. sion — Open syllable, unstressed. thrill — Open syllable, stressed. ing — Closed syllable, unstressed
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Open Syllable Rule
Syllables ending in a vowel sound are generally open.
Closed Syllable Rule
Syllables ending in a consonant sound are generally closed.
Stress Placement Rule
In compound words, stress typically falls on the first syllable of each component.
- The hyphenated structure highlights the compound nature of the word but doesn't alter the syllable division rules.
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