fencestraddling
Syllables
fence-strad-dling
Pronunciation
/fɛns ˈstræd.əl.ɪŋ/
Stress
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Morphemes
fence- + straddle + -ing
The word 'fence-straddling' is divided into three syllables: 'fence', 'strad', and 'dling'. The stress falls on 'strad'. Syllabification follows vowel-based division and CVC/CCVC structure rules. It functions as an adjective or gerund, with consistent syllabification regardless of grammatical role.
Definitions
- 1
Attempting to remain neutral or avoid taking a clear position on a controversial issue.
“The politician's fence-straddling response frustrated voters.”
- 1
The act of avoiding commitment to either side of an issue.
“He was accused of fence-straddling on the issue of tax reform.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('strad'). The first ('fence') and third ('dling') syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
fence — Closed syllable, CVC structure.. strad — Closed syllable, CCVC structure.. dling — Two syllables: /dəl/ (CVC, closed) and /ɪŋ/ (VC, closed).
Word Parts
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Vowel-Based Division
Syllables are typically divided after vowels.
CVC/CCVC Structure
Closed syllables (ending in a consonant) are identified based on CVC or CCVC patterns.
- The compound nature of the word doesn't alter standard syllabification.
- Regional accents may affect vowel quality but not syllable division.
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