weatherstripping
The word 'weather-stripping' is divided into four syllables: wea-ther-strip-ping, with primary stress on 'ther'. It's a noun formed from Germanic roots and a deverbal suffix. Syllabification follows standard English (GB) rules based on vowel-consonant patterns.
Definitions
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Material used to seal gaps around windows and doors to prevent drafts.
“We need to replace the old weather-stripping around the windows.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('ther').
Syllables
wea — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant blend.. ther — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. strip — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant cluster.. ping — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant cluster.
Word Parts
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Open Syllable
Vowel followed by a consonant or consonant blend.
Closed Syllable
Vowel followed by a consonant cluster.
- The 'w' in 'weather' can be considered a glide, but functions as a consonant in this context.
- Hyphenated nature of the word does not affect syllabification.
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