discountenancing
Syllables
dis-coun-ten-an-cing
Pronunciation
/dɪsˈkɑːntənənsɪŋ/
Stress
00010
Morphemes
dis- + counten- + -anceing
The word 'discountenancing' is divided into five syllables: dis-coun-ten-an-cing. The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('an'). It consists of the prefix 'dis-', the root 'counten-', and the suffix '-anceing'. Syllabification follows the vowel peak principle and consonant cluster break rules.
Definitions
- 1
To show disapproval or contempt.
“She was discountenancing his behavior.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('an').
Syllables
dis — Open syllable, unstressed.. coun — Open syllable, unstressed.. ten — Open syllable, unstressed.. an — Open syllable, stressed.. cing — Closed syllable, unstressed.
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Vowel Peak
Each syllable contains a vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Break
Consonant clusters are broken after the first vowel.
- Variations in pronunciation due to regional accents.
- Potential for vowel reduction in unstressed syllables.
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