lightrefracting
Syllables
light-re-frac-ting
Pronunciation
/ˌlaɪt ˈriː.frækt.ɪŋ/
Stress
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Morphemes
re- + fract- + -ing
The word 'light-refracting' is a compound adjective divided into four syllables: light-re-frac-ting. The primary stress falls on the third syllable ('frac'). It's formed from the prefix 're-', the root 'fract-', the component 'light', and the suffix '-ing'. Syllable division follows standard vowel-consonant and suffix separation rules.
Definitions
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Capable of or relating to the bending of light.
“The light-refracting properties of the crystal were stunning.”
“A light-refracting lens.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('frac'). The first and second syllables are unstressed, and the fourth syllable is also unstressed.
Syllables
light — Open syllable, diphthong.. re — Open syllable, long vowel.. frac — Closed syllable, short vowel.. ting — Closed syllable, short vowel.
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Vowel-Consonant (VC) Division
Syllables are often divided after a vowel followed by a consonant.
Consonant Blend Division
Consonant blends are kept together within a syllable.
Suffix Division
Suffixes are generally separated into their own syllable.
- The compound nature of the word requires careful consideration of the boundaries between 'light' and 'refracting'.
- The pronunciation of 're-' as /riː/ is standard in US English.
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