firstendeavoring
Syllables
first-en-deav-or-ing
Pronunciation
/fɝrst ɪnˈdɛvərɪŋ/
Stress
0 0 1 0 0
Morphemes
first + endeavor + ing
The word 'first-endeavoring' is divided into five syllables: first-en-deav-or-ing. The primary stress falls on the third syllable ('or'). It's formed from the prefix 'first', the root 'endeavor', and the suffix '-ing'. Syllabification follows vowel and consonant cluster rules, with the '-ing' suffix forming a separate syllable.
Definitions
- 1
Attempting to be the first; making a first attempt.
“The first-endeavoring team faced numerous challenges.”
“She was a first-endeavoring entrepreneur.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('or'), indicated by '1'. The other syllables are unstressed ('0').
Syllables
first — Open syllable, initial syllable, relatively straightforward pronunciation.. en — Closed syllable, weak vowel sound, part of the root.. deav — Closed syllable, vowel sound followed by consonant cluster.. or — Open syllable, stressed syllable, core vowel sound of the root.. ing — Closed syllable, suffix, nasal consonant sound.
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Vowel Rule
Each syllable must contain at least one vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are split if they are difficult to pronounce together.
Stress Rule
Stress influences syllable prominence and can affect division.
Suffix Rule
Suffixes often form separate syllables.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation (e.g., rhotic vs. non-rhotic accents) might slightly alter the phonetic realization, but not the syllabification.
- The complex root 'endeavor' contributes to the syllable division.
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