perjurymongering
Syllables
per-ju-ry-mon-ger-ing
Pronunciation
/pəˈdʒʊərɪmɒŋɡərɪŋ/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
per- + jury + -monger
Perjurymongering is a six-syllable word with primary stress on the fourth syllable (mon). It's formed from the prefix 'per-', the roots 'jury' and 'monger', and the suffix '-ing'. Syllable division follows standard English rules based on vowel-consonant patterns and stress placement.
Definitions
- 1
The act of deliberately spreading false or misleading statements under oath; the practice of bearing false witness.
“His career was ruined by accusations of perjurymongering.”
“The politician was accused of perjurymongering to discredit his opponent.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('mon'). The other syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
per — Open syllable, initial syllable, reduced vowel.. ju — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.. ry — Closed syllable, 'r' controlled vowel.. mon — Closed syllable, primary stress.. ger — Open syllable, schwa sound.. ing — Closed syllable, nasal consonant cluster.
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Onset-Rime
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Vowel-Consonant Division
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Consonant Cluster Division
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Stress Placement
Stress influences syllable prominence and can affect vowel reduction in unstressed syllables.
- The compound nature of the root ('jury-monger') requires careful consideration.
- The word is relatively rare, so pronunciation and syllabification may vary slightly.
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