wellfunctioning
The word 'well-functioning' is divided into four syllables: well-func-tion-ing. The primary stress falls on 'tion'. It consists of the prefix 'well-', the root 'function', and the suffix '-ing'. Syllabification follows standard English rules of maximizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants.
Definitions
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Operating correctly and effectively.
“The well-functioning machine produced high-quality goods.”
“A well-functioning democracy requires active citizen participation.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('tion'). The stress pattern is typical for words ending in '-ing' where the base word is stressed.
Syllables
well — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonants.. func — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant cluster.. tion — Open syllable, vowel preceded by consonants.. ing — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a nasal consonant.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Prioritizing consonant clusters at the beginning of syllables.
Vowel-Consonant Division
Dividing after a vowel when followed by a consonant.
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Avoiding leaving a single consonant at the end of a syllable unless it's part of a common cluster.
- The hyphen in 'well-functioning' doesn't affect syllabification.
- The /ŋ/ sound in 'functioning' can be slightly nasalized.
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