questionbegging
The word 'question-begging' is divided into four syllables: ques-tion-beg-ging. It consists of the root 'question' and the gerund 'begging'. Stress falls on the second syllable of 'begging'. Syllabification follows standard English rules of onset maximization and CVC structure.
Definitions
- 1
Assuming the conclusion in the premise of an argument; circular reasoning.
“The politician's argument was question-begging, as it simply restated his conclusion as a reason to believe it.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable of 'begging' (/ˈbɛɡɪŋ/).
Syllables
ques — Open syllable with 'qu' onset cluster.. tion — Open syllable with /ʃ/ onset.. beg — Closed syllable with CVC structure.. ging — Closed syllable with CVC structure and velar nasal coda.
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Onset Maximization
Allows for complex onset clusters like 'qu'.
Vowel-Consonant-Coda (VCC)
Applies to syllables with a vowel, consonant, and coda.
CVC Structure
Applies to syllables with a consonant, vowel, and consonant.
- The 'qu' digraph is a fixed unit in English orthography.
- The compound nature of the word does not introduce exceptions.
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