weightmeasuring
The word 'weight-measuring' is a compound adjective divided into four syllables: weight-mea-sur-ing. The primary stress falls on 'weight'. It consists of the root 'weight' and the suffix 'measuring'. Syllable division follows vowel break and onset maximization rules.
Definitions
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Relating to the process of determining weight.
“a weight-measuring machine”
“weight-measuring scales”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('weight').
Syllables
weight — Closed syllable, stressed.. mea — Open syllable, unstressed.. sur — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ing — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Vowel Break Rule
Syllables are divided around vowel sounds.
Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are maximized in the onset of syllables.
Closed Syllable Principle
Syllables ending in a consonant are considered closed.
- Silent 'gh' in 'weight'. Potential reduction of '-ing' to /ɪn/ in rapid speech.
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