pressurerelieving
Syllables
pres-sure-re-liev-ing
Pronunciation
/ˈprɛʃər ˈriːliːvɪŋ/
Stress
10010
Morphemes
re- + liev- + -ing
The word 'pressure-relieving' is a compound adjective divided into five syllables: pres-sure-re-liev-ing. Primary stress falls on the first syllable of 'pressure' and the second syllable of 'relieving'. The morphemic breakdown reveals Latin and Old French roots, combined with English suffixes. Syllable division follows standard English rules of vowel-consonant and consonant cluster division.
Definitions
- 1
Reducing or lessening pressure.
“The pressure-relieving valve prevented the tank from exploding.”
“A pressure-relieving mattress can help prevent bedsores.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress on the first syllable of 'pressure' and the second syllable of 'relieving'.
Syllables
pres — Closed syllable, initial consonant cluster.. sure — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.. re — Open syllable, unstressed.. liev — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. ing — Closed syllable, suffix, consonant cluster.
Word Parts
Vowel-Consonant (VC) Division
Syllables are often divided after a vowel.
Consonant Cluster Division
Consonant clusters are often kept together within a syllable, especially before a vowel.
Open Syllable Rule
Syllables ending in a vowel are considered open syllables.
- The hyphen in 'pressure-relieving' is a morphological marker, not affecting syllabification.
- The 'ing' suffix is a common exception to strict vowel-consonant division.
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