pricestabilizing
Syllables
price-sta-bi-liz-ing
Pronunciation
/ˌpraɪs ˈsteɪbɪlaɪzɪŋ/
Stress
00100
Morphemes
price + stabil + izing
The word 'price-stabilizing' is divided into five syllables: price-sta-bi-liz-ing, with primary stress on 'liz'. It's morphologically composed of the prefix 'price', root 'stabil', and suffix 'izing'. Syllable division follows standard English rules prioritizing vowel-consonant splits and maximizing onsets.
Definitions
- 1
Relating to or causing the stabilization of prices.
“The government implemented price-stabilizing measures.”
“A price-stabilizing policy is crucial for economic growth.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('liz'). This is typical for words ending in -izing.
Syllables
price — Open syllable, diphthong.. sta — Open syllable, diphthong, potentially reduced vowel.. bi — Closed syllable, short vowel.. liz — Open syllable, diphthong.. ing — Closed syllable, nasal consonant.
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- Non-rhotic 'r' in GB English.
- Potential vowel reduction in unstressed syllables.
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