worldcompassing
Syllables
wor-ld-com-pass-ing
Pronunciation
/wɜːld ˈkɒmpəsɪŋ/
Stress
00100
Morphemes
world- + compass + -ing
The word 'world-compassing' is divided into five syllables: wor-ld-com-pass-ing. The primary stress falls on 'pass'. It's an adjective formed from the prefix 'world-', the root 'compass', and the suffix '-ing'. Syllabification follows standard English rules based on vowel sounds and consonant clusters.
Definitions
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('pass'). This is typical for words ending in -ing, where stress usually falls on the preceding syllable.
Syllables
wor — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. ld — Closed syllable, consonant cluster following a vowel.. com — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonants.. pass — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.. ing — Closed syllable, vowel followed by nasal consonant cluster.
Word Parts
world-
Old English origin, meaning 'human existence, the earth'. Functions as a noun adjunct.
compass
Latin origin (*compassus*), meaning 'to encircle'. Indicates the act of surrounding or including.
-ing
Old English origin, gerund/present participle suffix. Indicates an ongoing action or descriptive quality.
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Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are typically divided after a vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Division
Consonant clusters are often maintained within a single syllable, especially when they form a recognizable unit.
- The pronunciation of the 'r' sound in 'world' may vary regionally.
- The compound nature of the word could lead to alternative analyses, but the provided division is the most common.
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