thunderrejoicing
Syllables
thun-der-re-joic-ing
Pronunciation
/ˈθʌndə-rɪˈdʒɔɪsɪŋ/
Stress
10101
Morphemes
thunder + rejoicing
The word 'thunder-rejoicing' is syllabified into five syllables with primary stress on 'joic'. It's a compound adjective formed from Old English and Latin roots, following standard English syllabification rules.
Definitions
- 1
Expressing or feeling joy in response to thunder.
“The thunder-rejoicing crowd cheered.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable of 'rejoicing' (/dʒɔɪ/). The first syllable of 'thunder' receives secondary stress.
Syllables
thun — Open syllable, onset 'th', rime 'un'. der — Closed syllable, CVC structure, onset 'd', rime 'er'. re — Open syllable, onset 'r', rime 'e'. joic — Closed syllable, CVC structure, onset 'j', rime 'oi'. ing — Closed syllable, CVC structure, onset 'ŋ', rime 'i'
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