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thrashing-machine

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

4 syllables
17 characters
English (GB)
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4syllables

thrashingmachine

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

thra-shing-ma-chine

Pronunciation

/ˌθræʃɪŋməˈʃiːn/

Stress

0101

Morphemes

thrash + ing

The word 'thrashing-machine' is divided into four syllables: thra-shing-ma-chine. It consists of the root 'thrash' with the suffix '-ing' combined with 'machine'. Primary stress falls on 'ma-'. Syllabification follows the Maximizing Onset Principle and Consonant Cluster Resolution rules.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    A machine for separating grain from stalks.

    “The farmer relied on his thrashing-machine to harvest the wheat.”

    syn:threshercombine harvester

Stress pattern

Primary stress on the third syllable (ma-), secondary stress on the first syllable (thra-).

Syllables

4
thra/θræ/
shing/ʃɪŋ/
ma/mə/
chine/ʃiːn/

thra — Open syllable, complex onset.. shing — Closed syllable, complex coda.. ma — Open syllable, simple onset.. chine — Closed syllable, simple onset.

Word Parts

root

thrash

Old English *þrāsian* - to beat, strike repeatedly

suf

ing

Old English *-ing* - present participle suffix

Similar Words

wa­shing­ma­chinecra­shing­ma­chinefi­shing­ma­chine

Maximizing Onset Principle

Allows for complex onsets like /θr/.

Consonant Cluster Resolution

Allows for complex codas like /ʃɪŋ/.

Open/Closed Syllable Structure

Syllables ending in vowels are open, syllables ending in consonants are closed.

  • Compound noun structure influences stress pattern.
  • Potential regional variations in vowel reduction.
  • Post-vocalic 'r' pronunciation variations.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/8/2025

Nearby Words

17 words
thrashing-machine(current)
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