promisebreaking
The word 'promise-breaking' is divided into four syllables: prom-ise-break-ing. It consists of the root 'promise' and the suffix 'breaking'. Primary stress falls on the first syllable of each component. Syllabification follows standard English rules prioritizing onsets and vowel nuclei.
Definitions
- 1
Disregarding or failing to keep a promise.
“His promise-breaking behavior alienated his friends.”
“The politician was known for his promise-breaking tendencies.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress on the first syllable of 'promise' and 'breaking' (prom and break).
Syllables
prom — Open syllable, consonant cluster onset.. ise — Closed syllable, simple coda.. break — Open syllable, diphthong nucleus.. ing — Closed syllable, nasal coda.
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- The hyphenated nature of the compound word does not affect internal syllabification.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist but do not alter syllable division.
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