steepdescending
Syllables
steep-de-scend-ing
Pronunciation
/stiːp dɪˈsɛndɪŋ/
Stress
1001
Morphemes
de- + steep/scend + -ing
The word 'steep-descending' is a compound adjective divided into four syllables: steep-de-scend-ing. Primary stress falls on 'steep' and secondary stress on 'scend'. It comprises a root 'steep', a prefix 'de-', a root 'scend', and a suffix '-ing', originating from Old English and Latin respectively. Syllabification follows standard CVC and open syllable division rules.
Definitions
- 1
Becoming or moving downwards at a sharp angle.
“The steep-descending path was treacherous.”
“A steep-descending curve on the graph indicated a rapid decline.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress on 'steep' and secondary stress on 'scend'. 'de' and 'ing' are unstressed.
Syllables
steep — Closed syllable, primary stress.. de — Open syllable, unstressed.. scend — Closed syllable, secondary stress.. ing — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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CVC Syllable Division
Consonant-Vowel-Consonant patterns are divided into syllables after the vowel.
Open Syllable Division
Vowels followed by consonants typically form open syllables.
- The hyphenated nature of the compound word requires maintaining the original orthography during syllabification.
- Potential for rapid pronunciation to blur syllable boundaries, but the analysis reflects standard articulation.
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