anthropomorphising
Syllables
an-thro-po-mor-phis-ing
Pronunciation
/ˌænθrəpoʊˈmɔːrfɪzaɪzɪŋ/
Stress
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Morphemes
anthropo- + morph- + -ising
The word 'anthropomorphising' is divided into six syllables: an-thro-po-mor-phis-ing. The primary stress falls on the fifth syllable. It's a verb formed from Greek roots and the English '-ising' suffix. Syllabification follows standard US English rules based on vowel-consonant patterns.
Definitions
- 1
Attributing human form or characteristics to non-human entities.
“The children were anthropomorphising their stuffed animals, giving them names and personalities.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('phis'). The stress pattern is typical for words with multiple suffixes.
Syllables
an — Open syllable, initial syllable.. thro — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.. po — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. mor — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. phis — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.. ing — Closed syllable, vowel followed by nasal consonant cluster.
Word Parts
Vowel followed by consonant
Syllables are typically divided after a vowel when followed by a consonant (e.g., 'an', 'po', 'mor').
Vowel followed by consonant cluster
Syllables are divided before consonant clusters (e.g., 'thro', 'phis', 'ing').
- The '-ising' suffix can be debated, but the 'i' forms a distinct syllable due to the following nasal consonant cluster.
- Regional variations in pronunciation (e.g., British English /-aɪzɪŋ/) do not significantly alter syllabification.
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