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thirst-quenching

Complete linguistic analysis including syllable division, pronunciation, morphology, and definitions.

3 syllables
16 characters
English (GB)
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3syllables

thirstquenching

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

thirs-tquen-ching

Pronunciation

/θɜːstˈkwɛntʃɪŋ/

Stress

010

Morphemes

thirst + quench + ing

The word 'thirst-quenching' is divided into three syllables: thirs-tquen-ching. It consists of a prefix 'thirst', a root 'quench', and a suffix '-ing'. The primary stress falls on the second syllable. Syllabification follows standard onset-rime division and consonant cluster split rules.

Definitions

adjective
  1. 1

    Satisfying extreme thirst; very refreshing.

    “The thirst-quenching lemonade was perfect on a hot day.”

    syn:refreshingrevitalizinghydrating
    ant:dehydratingthirst-inducing

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('quen'). The first and third syllables are unstressed.

Syllables

3
thirs/θɜːs/
tquen/kwɛn/
ching/tʃɪŋ/

thirs — Open syllable, onset 'θ', rime 'ɜːs'. tquen — Open syllable, onset 'kw', rime 'ɛn'. ching — Closed syllable, onset 'tʃ', rime 'ɪŋ'

Word Parts

pre

thirst

Old English origin, functions as an attributive adjective

root

quench

Old French/Latin origin, verb meaning to satisfy

suf

ing

Old English origin, gerund/present participle forming an adjective

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Onset-Rime Division

Separation of syllables based on the onset (initial consonant sound(s)) and rime (vowel and subsequent consonants).

Consonant Cluster Split

Division of consonant clusters between syllables when they occur between vowels.

  • The compound nature of the word could lead to alternative analyses, but the presented division is most common.
  • Regional variations in vowel quality may exist, but do not alter the core syllabification.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/10/2025

Nearby Words

17 words
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