stillcontinuing
Syllables
still-con-tin-u-ing
Pronunciation
/stɪl kənˈtɪnjuːɪŋ/
Stress
00101
Morphemes
still + continu + ing
The word 'still-continuing' is divided into five syllables: still-con-tin-u-ing. The primary stress falls on the third syllable ('tin'). It's a verb formed from the adverb 'still', the Latin root 'continu-', and the English suffix '-ing'. Syllable division follows standard English rules prioritizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants.
Definitions
- 1
Continuing without interruption or cessation; persisting.
“The research is still-continuing despite the funding cuts.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('tin') of 'continuing'. The first two syllables ('still', 'con') are unstressed, and the final syllable ('ing') is also unstressed.
Syllables
still — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. con — Closed syllable, consonant cluster followed by vowel.. tin — Closed syllable, consonant cluster followed by vowel.. u — Open syllable, vowel sound.. ing — Closed syllable, vowel followed by nasal consonant cluster.
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- Regional variations may exhibit slight vowel differences, but do not alter syllable division.
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