tallowchandlering
Syllables
tal-low-chan-dler-ing
Pronunciation
/ˌtæl.əʊ ˈtʃænd.lə.rɪŋ/
Stress
01011
Morphemes
chandle + er-ing
The word 'tallow-chandlering' is divided into five syllables: tal-low-chan-dler-ing. It consists of the root 'chandle' with the suffixes '-er' and '-ing'. Primary stress falls on the second syllable of 'chandler'. Syllabification follows standard onset-rhyme principles.
Definitions
- 1
The occupation or business of making or selling tallow candles.
“He made a living through tallow-chandlering.”
“The historical society displayed tools used in tallow-chandlering.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress on the second syllable of 'chandler' (/ˈtʃænd.lə.rɪŋ/), secondary stress on the first syllable of the word (/ˌtæl.əʊ/).
Syllables
tal — Open syllable with a simple onset and rhyme.. low — Open syllable with a simple onset and rhyme.. chan — Closed syllable with a complex onset and a simple rhyme.. dler — Closed syllable with a complex onset and a simple rhyme.. ing — Closed syllable with a simple onset and a nasal rhyme.
Word Parts
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Onset-Rhyme Syllable Structure
Each syllable is divided into an onset (initial consonant sound(s)) and a rhyme (vowel sound and any following consonants).
Vowel-Based Division
Vowels generally form the nucleus of a syllable, and syllable boundaries often occur around vowels.
- The compound nature of the word doesn't introduce any unusual syllabification challenges. The vowel sequences are straightforward.
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