thoughtmeriting
The word 'thought-meriting' is a compound adjective divided into five syllables: thou-ght-mer-i-ting. Stress falls on the first syllable of 'meriting'. It's formed from the root 'thought' and the suffix 'meriting', and functions as an adjective describing something worthy of consideration.
Definitions
- 1
Deserving or worthy of thought; stimulating thought; intellectually engaging.
“The author presented a thought-meriting argument.”
“It was a thought-meriting discussion.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable of 'meriting' (/ˈmɛrɪtɪŋ/).
Syllables
thou — Open syllable, diphthong.. ght — Closed syllable, consonant cluster.. mer — Open syllable.. i — Open syllable, schwa reduction possible.. ting — Closed syllable, consonant cluster.
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Vowel Rule
Each syllable generally contains one vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are maintained within a syllable unless easily divisible.
Onset-Rime Rule
Syllables are structured with an onset and a rime.
- The hyphen doesn't dictate a syllable break in pronunciation.
- Vowel reduction in the unstressed syllable 'i' is common in GB English.
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