teetertottering
The word 'teeter-tottering' is divided into five syllables: teet-er-tot-ter-ing. The primary stress falls on 'tot-'. The syllable division follows standard English rules, maximizing onsets and respecting vowel sounds. The morphemic analysis reveals a root 'teeter' and the progressive suffix '-ing'.
Definitions
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Moving unsteadily, as if about to fall; wobbling.
“The old man was teeter-tottering on the edge of the cliff.”
“She was teeter-tottering with laughter.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('tot-').
Syllables
teet — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant(s).. er — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant at the end.. tot — Open syllable, vowel preceded by consonant(s).. ter — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant(s).. ing — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant(s).
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Prioritizing consonant clusters at the beginning of syllables.
Vowel Sound Separation
Dividing syllables based on distinct vowel sounds.
Closed Syllable Rule
Vowel followed by consonant(s) at the end of the syllable.
- Geminate consonant 'tt' requires careful consideration, but vowel sound separation justifies the division.
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