sensationalising
Syllables
sen-sa-tion-a-lis-ing
Pronunciation
/ˌsɛn.səˈʃɒn.ə.laɪ.zɪŋ/
Stress
0 0 1 0 0 0
Morphemes
sens- + sation- + -ing
The word 'sensationalising' is divided into six syllables: sen-sa-tion-a-lis-ing. The primary stress falls on the third syllable ('tion'). It's a verb formed from Latin and Greek roots with English suffixes, and its syllabification follows standard English vowel-centric and consonant cluster rules.
Definitions
- 1
To make something appear more exciting or shocking than it really is, often by exaggerating or distorting the facts.
“The newspaper was accused of sensationalising the story to attract more readers.”
“He was sensationalising his achievements to impress his colleagues.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('tion'). Secondary stress may be present on the first syllable ('sen').
Syllables
sen — Open syllable, vowel sound followed by a consonant.. sa — Open syllable, schwa sound followed by a consonant.. tion — Closed syllable, consonant cluster followed by a vowel.. a — Open syllable, schwa sound.. lis — Closed syllable, diphthong followed by a consonant.. ing — Closed syllable, vowel sound followed by nasal consonant cluster.
Word Parts
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Vowel-C Rule
Syllables generally end in a vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable unless they are easily separable.
Diphthong-C Rule
Diphthongs generally form a single syllable unit.
Vowel-NC Rule
Vowel followed by nasal consonant cluster forms a syllable.
- The word's length and multiple suffixes contribute to its complexity, but the syllabification adheres to standard English rules without significant exceptions.
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