stillincreasing
The word 'still-increasing' is divided into four syllables: still-in-creas-ing. It consists of the prefix 'still', the root 'creas', and the suffix 'ing'. Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('creas'). Syllabification follows standard English rules based on vowel-consonant boundaries and suffix separation.
Definitions
- 1
Continuously becoming larger or more numerous.
“The still-increasing demand for electric vehicles is driving innovation.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('creas'), typical for words ending in '-ing' where the root syllable receives the primary stress.
Syllables
still — Open syllable, containing a consonant blend and a short vowel.. in — Closed syllable, containing a short vowel and a nasal consonant.. creas — Closed syllable, containing a consonant blend, a long vowel, and a sibilant consonant.. ing — Closed syllable, containing a short vowel and a nasal consonant.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are often divided after a vowel sound followed by a consonant sound.
Consonant Blend/Cluster Division
Consonant blends (like 'st', 'kr') are generally kept together within a syllable.
Suffix Division
Suffixes like '-ing' typically form separate syllables.
- The hyphenated nature of the original word is maintained in the syllable division.
- Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables is a common feature of GB English.
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