spiritinspiring
Syllables
spir-it-in-spir-ing
Pronunciation
/ˈspɪrɪt ɪnˈspaɪrɪŋ/
Stress
00011
Morphemes
spirit- + inspir- + -ing
The word 'spirit-inspiring' is divided into five syllables: spir-it-in-spir-ing. The primary stress falls on the final syllable '-ing'. It's a compound adjective formed from Latin roots with an Anglo-Saxon suffix. Syllabification follows standard English rules prioritizing vowel sounds and consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
Inspiring or characterized by the presence or influence of spirit; uplifting, invigorating, or emotionally moving.
“The speaker delivered a spirit-inspiring speech.”
“It was a spirit-inspiring performance.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the final syllable '-ing'. This is typical for adjectives formed with the '-ing' suffix.
Syllables
spir — Open syllable, onset cluster 'sp', vowel /ɪ/, coda 'r'. it — Closed syllable, onset 'ɪ', rime 't'. in — Closed syllable, onset 'ɪ', rime 'n'. spir — Open syllable, onset 'sp', diphthong /aɪ/, coda 'r'. ing — Closed syllable, onset 'ɪ', rime 'ng'
Word Parts
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Onset-Rime Division
Consonant clusters are maintained in the onset. Vowel sounds form the rime.
Vowel-Consonant Division
A single vowel followed by a consonant typically forms a closed syllable.
- The hyphenated nature of the compound adjective does not affect the syllabification process.
- Potential vowel reduction in 'spirit' in some dialects.
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