diamondproducing
Syllables
di-a-mond-pro-duc-ing
Pronunciation
/ˌdaɪ.əmənd prəˈduːsɪŋ/
Stress
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Morphemes
diamond + producing
The word 'diamond-producing' is a compound adjective divided into six syllables: di-a-mond-pro-duc-ing. Primary stress falls on 'duc'. It's formed from the root 'diamond' and the suffix 'producing', with stress influenced by the -ing suffix.
Definitions
- 1
Creating or yielding diamonds.
“The diamond-producing region of Botswana is economically significant.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('duc'). Secondary stress falls on the first syllable ('di').
Syllables
di — Open syllable, diphthong.. a — Open syllable, schwa.. mond — Closed syllable.. pro — Open syllable, schwa.. duc — Closed syllable, long vowel.. ing — Closed syllable, nasal consonant.
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- The compound nature of the word and the presence of the -ing suffix influence the stress pattern.
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