cylindergrinding
Syllables
cyl-in-der-grind-ing
Pronunciation
/ˈsɪlɪndər ˈɡraɪndɪŋ/
Stress
00110
Morphemes
cylinder/grind + ing
The word 'cylinder-grinding' is a compound word syllabified as cyl-in-der-grind-ing, with primary stress on 'der' and 'grind'. It's morphologically composed of the Greek-derived 'cylinder' and the Old English 'grind' with the English '-ing' suffix. It functions as an adjective or noun.
Definitions
- 1
Relating to or used for grinding cylinders; the process of shaping or finishing cylinders using a grinding tool.
“The cylinder-grinding machine was essential for precision manufacturing.”
“Cylinder-grinding is a critical step in engine production.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress on the third syllable ('der') and the second syllable ('grind'). Secondary stress is not prominent.
Syllables
cyl — Open syllable, onset 's', nucleus 'ɪ', coda 'l'. in — Closed syllable, onset 'ɪ', nucleus 'n'. der — Open syllable, onset 'd', nucleus 'ɛ', coda 'r', primary stress. grind — Closed syllable, onset 'ɡ', nucleus 'raɪ', coda 'nd', primary stress. ing — Closed syllable, onset 'ɪ', nucleus 'ŋ
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