underemphasizing
Syllables
un-der-em-pha-siz-ing
Pronunciation
/ˌʌndərˈem.fə.saɪ.zɪŋ/
Stress
001000
Morphemes
under- + emphas- + -izing
The word 'underemphasizing' is divided into six syllables: un-der-em-pha-siz-ing. The primary stress falls on the third syllable ('em'). The word is morphologically complex, consisting of the prefix 'under-', the root 'emphas-', and the suffix '-izing'. Syllable division follows standard English onset-rime rules, with considerations for open and closed syllables.
Definitions
- 1
To give less emphasis to something; to downplay.
“The report was deliberately underemphasizing the risks involved.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('em'). The first, second, fourth, fifth and sixth syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
un — Open syllable, onset-rime structure.. der — Closed syllable, CVC structure.. em — Closed syllable, CVC structure.. pha — Open syllable, onset-rime structure.. siz — Open syllable, onset-rime structure, diphthong.. ing — Closed syllable, onset-rime structure.
Word Parts
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Onset-Rime
Syllables are divided based on the onset (initial consonant sound(s)) and rime (vowel and any following consonants).
CVC Structure
Consonant-Vowel-Consonant syllables are identified and divided accordingly.
Open Syllable
Syllables ending in a vowel sound are considered open syllables.
Closed Syllable
Syllables ending in a consonant sound are considered closed syllables.
- Potential vowel reduction in unstressed syllables.
- The 'ph' digraph representing a single phoneme /f/.
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