forwardthinking
The word 'forward-thinking' is divided into four syllables: 'for-ward-think-ing'. It consists of a prefix 'for-', root 'ward', suffix '-ing', root 'think', and suffix '-ing'. Primary stress is on the first syllable of each component word. Syllabification follows open and closed syllable rules, and the maximal onset principle.
Definitions
- 1
Having or showing imagination and foresight; progressive.
“She is a forward-thinking entrepreneur.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable of *forward* and the first syllable of *thinking*.
Syllables
for — Open syllable, ending in a vowel sound.. ward — Closed syllable, ending in a consonant sound.. think — Closed syllable, ending in a consonant sound.. ing — Closed syllable, ending in a nasal consonant.
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Open Syllable Rule
A syllable ending in a vowel sound is considered open.
Closed Syllable Rule
A syllable ending in a consonant sound is considered closed.
Maximal Onset Principle
Maximize the number of consonants in the onset of a syllable, provided the resulting onset is phonotactically legal in English.
Compound Syllabification
Allow syllable boundaries at compound joins when phonotactically appropriate.
- The compound nature of "forward-thinking" requires consideration, but pronunciation doesn't naturally create a syllable break between "forward" and "thinking".
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