spiritrefreshing
Syllables
spir-it-re-fresh-ing
Pronunciation
/ˈspɪrɪt rɪˈfreʃɪŋ/
Stress
00101
Morphemes
re- + spirit + -ing
The word 'spirit-refreshing' is a compound adjective divided into five syllables: spir-it-re-fresh-ing. The primary stress falls on 'fresh'. It's formed from the prefix 're-', the root 'spirit', and the suffix '-ing'. Syllabification follows standard English onset-rime and vowel-coda division rules.
Definitions
- 1
Providing a sense of renewal, invigoration, or upliftment to one's spirit or inner self.
“A spirit-refreshing walk in the countryside.”
“The music had a spirit-refreshing effect.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('fresh'). The first and fifth syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
spir — Open syllable, ending in a glide.. it — Closed syllable, ending in a consonant.. re — Open syllable.. fresh — Closed syllable, ending in a consonant.. ing — Closed syllable, ending in a nasal consonant.
Word Parts
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Onset-Rime Division
Separates the syllable into its initial consonant cluster (onset) and the remaining vowel and consonant(s) (rime).
Vowel-Coda Division
Separates the syllable into the vowel (nucleus) and any following consonants (coda).
- The hyphenated nature of the compound adjective does not affect the syllabification process.
- Potential vowel reduction in unstressed syllables in some accents.
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