worldsacrificing
Syllables
wor-ld-sac-ri-fic-ing
Pronunciation
/wɜːldˈsæk.rɪ.faɪ.sɪŋ/
Stress
010010
Morphemes
world + sacrifice + ing
The word 'world-sacrificing' is syllabified as wor-ld-sac-ri-fic-ing, with primary stress on 'sac'. It's a compound word formed from 'world', 'sacrifice', and the '-ing' suffix. Syllable division follows standard English rules based on vowel-consonant patterns and open/closed syllable structures.
Definitions
- 1
The act of giving up something valued, especially for a cause or belief, relating to the world or worldly concerns.
“His world-sacrificing dedication to the environment was admirable.”
“The novel explored the theme of world-sacrificing heroism.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable of the root ('sac'). The 'world' element receives secondary stress.
Syllables
wor — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. ld — Closed syllable, consonant cluster following a vowel.. sac — Open syllable, vowel preceded by a consonant.. ri — Open syllable, vowel preceded by a consonant.. fic — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant cluster.. ing — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a nasal consonant.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are typically divided after vowels, especially when followed by consonants.
Closed Syllable Rule
Syllables ending in a consonant are considered closed syllables.
Open Syllable Rule
Syllables ending in a vowel are considered open syllables.
- The compound nature of 'world-sacrificing' could lead to debate about separate prosodic word status, but it functions as a single unit.
- Potential vowel reduction in 'world' to /wəld/ in some dialects.
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