worldconquering
The word 'world-conquering' is divided into four syllables: world-con-quer-ing. It consists of the prefix 'world-', the root 'conquer', and the suffix '-ing'. The primary stress falls on the third syllable ('quer'). Syllable division follows CVC and open syllable rules, with considerations for non-rhoticity and the 'qu' digraph.
Definitions
- 1
Ambitious and determined to achieve complete dominance or success.
“He had world-conquering ambitions.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('quer').
Syllables
world — Closed syllable, CVC structure.. con — Closed syllable, CVC structure.. quer — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. ing — Closed syllable, VCC structure.
Word Parts
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CVC Syllable Division
Consonant-Vowel-Consonant sequences are typically divided between the vowel and the final consonant.
Open Syllable Division
Vowels followed by consonants are typically separated into open syllables.
- Non-rhoticity of 'r' in GB English.
- Treatment of 'qu' as a single consonant cluster.
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