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pleasant-tasting

Complete linguistic analysis including syllable division, pronunciation, morphology, and definitions.

4 syllables
16 characters
English (GB)
Enriched
4syllables

plezantteisting

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

ple-zant-tei-sting

Pronunciation

/ˈplez.ənt ˈteɪ.stɪŋ/

Stress

1011

Morphemes

pleas-taste + -ant, -ing

The word 'pleasant-tasting' is divided into four syllables: ple-zant-tei-sting. It's a compound adjective formed from 'pleasant' and 'tasting', with primary stress on the first syllable of each component. Syllabification follows vowel-centric rules and maintains permissible consonant clusters.

Definitions

adjective
  1. 1

    Having a flavour that is enjoyable or agreeable.

    The chef prepared a pleasant-tasting meal.

Stress pattern

Primary stress on the first syllable of 'pleasant' and the first syllable of 'tasting'. Secondary stress on the second syllable of 'pleasant'.

Syllables

4
ple/ple/
zant/zænt/
tei/teɪ/
sting/stɪŋ/

ple Open syllable with a simple onset and rime.. zant Closed syllable with a consonant onset and a vowel-consonant rime.. tei Open syllable with a diphthong as the nucleus.. sting Closed syllable with a consonant cluster onset and a vowel-consonant rime.

Vowel-centric Syllabification

Syllables are built around vowel sounds.

Onset-Rime Structure

Each syllable consists of an onset and a rime.

Consonant Cluster Rule

Permissible consonant clusters are maintained within syllables.

  • The hyphenated structure could suggest a stronger syllable boundary for some speakers, but phonological rules dictate the divisions as presented.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/11/2025
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