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tooth-chattering

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

4 syllables
16 characters
English (GB)
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4syllables

toothchattering

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

tooth-chat-ter-ing

Pronunciation

/tuːθ ˈtʃætərɪŋ/

Stress

0110

Morphemes

tooth + chattering

The word 'tooth-chattering' is divided into four syllables with primary stress on 'chat'. It consists of the root 'tooth' and the suffix 'chattering', following standard English syllabification rules.

Definitions

adjective
  1. 1

    Causing or characterized by the rapid, involuntary movement of the teeth, usually due to cold or fear.

    “The cold wind made her teeth chatter.”

    “The tooth-chattering cold was unbearable.”

    syn:shiveringtremblingquaking
    ant:warmcomfortablecalm

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('chat').

Syllables

4
tooth/tuːθ/
chat/tʃæt/
ter/tər/
ing/ɪŋ/

tooth — Open syllable, long vowel, dental fricative.. chat — Closed syllable, vowel and final consonant.. ter — Closed syllable, vowel and final consonant.. ing — Closed syllable, vowel and nasal consonant.

Word Parts

root

tooth

Old English origin, noun.

suf

chattering

Derived from 'chatter', gerund/present participle marker.

Similar Words

but­ter­ingmut­ter­ingcut­ting

Onset Maximization

Prioritizing consonant clusters at the beginning of syllables.

Vowel Nucleus

Every syllable must have a vowel sound.

Coda Preference

Allowing consonant clusters at the end of syllables.

  • Regional variations in 'th' pronunciation do not affect syllabification.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/10/2025

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