yarnmercerizing
Syllables
yarn-mer-ce-riz-ing
Pronunciation
/jɑːn ˈmɜːsəraɪzɪŋ/
Stress
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Morphemes
yarn, mercer + -izing
The word 'yarn-mercerizing' is a compound adjective syllabified as yarn-mer-ce-riz-ing, with primary stress on the third syllable. It consists of the root 'yarn', the root 'mercer', and the suffix '-izing'. Syllable division follows vowel-coda and consonant-coda rules, respecting the compound word structure.
Definitions
- 1
Treated with a caustic soda solution to improve luster, strength, and dye affinity.
“The yarn-mercerizing process resulted in a significantly brighter fabric.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('riz') of 'mercerizing'.
Syllables
yarn — Open syllable, ending in a vowel sound.. mer — Open syllable, ending in a vowel sound.. ce — Open syllable, ending in a vowel sound.. riz — Closed syllable, ending in a consonant sound.. ing — Closed syllable, ending in a nasal consonant cluster.
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Vowel-Coda Rule
Syllables generally end in vowels unless blocked by a consonant cluster.
Consonant-Coda Rule
Syllables can end in consonants, including consonant clusters.
Compound Word Rule
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- The hyphen in 'yarn-mercerizing' is a key element, prioritizing the integrity of the compound structure.
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