pressureregulating
Syllables
pres-sure-reg-u-la-ting
Pronunciation
/ˈprɛʃər ˈrɛɡjʊleɪtɪŋ/
Stress
100010
Morphemes
pressure + regulate + ing
The word 'pressure-regulating' is a compound adjective syllabified as pres-sure-reg-u-la-ting, with primary stress on 'pres'. Syllabification follows English rules, accounting for GB English pronunciation and the compound structure.
Definitions
- 1
Controlling or maintaining pressure.
“The pressure-regulating device failed.”
“A pressure-regulating valve is essential for safety.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('pres'). Secondary stress falls on 'reg'.
Syllables
pres — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. sure — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant cluster.. reg — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. u — Open syllable, vowel sound.. la — Open syllable, vowel sound.. ting — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant cluster.
Word Parts
Onset Maximization
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Vowel Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Resolution
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- Non-rhoticity of GB English influences pronunciation.
- The hyphen is a visual aid and doesn't necessarily reflect a phonetic break.
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