deepquestioning
Syllables
deep-ques-tion-ing
Pronunciation
/diːp ˈkwɛstʃənɪŋ/
Stress
0100
Morphemes
deep- + question + -ing
The word 'deep-questioning' is divided into four syllables: deep-ques-tion-ing. The primary stress falls on 'ques'. Syllabification follows standard English rules based on vowel-consonant patterns and consonant clusters. The word consists of the prefix 'deep-', the root 'question', and the suffix '-ing'.
Definitions
- 1
Characterized by profound or thorough questioning.
“The deep-questioning journalist uncovered a scandal.”
“Her deep-questioning approach to life led her to many insights.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('ques'). The first, third, and fourth syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
deep — Open syllable, vowel-consonant structure.. ques — Closed syllable, consonant blend-vowel-consonant structure.. tion — Closed syllable, consonant blend-vowel-consonant structure.. ing — Closed syllable, vowel-nasal consonant cluster structure.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant (VC)
Syllables are divided after a vowel when followed by a consonant (e.g., 'deep').
Consonant Blend-Vowel-Consonant (CVC)
Syllables are divided around the vowel when surrounded by consonants (e.g., 'ques', 'tion').
Nasal Consonant Cluster
Nasal consonant clusters (e.g., 'ng') typically remain intact within a syllable (e.g., 'ing').
- The 'qu' digraph is treated as a single consonant sound.
- The 'tion' suffix is a common syllable with a standard division.
- The 'ng' digraph is a common syllable-final consonant cluster.
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