magnifying glass
The word *magnifying glass* is a compound noun divided into five syllables: mag-ni-fy-ing glass, with stress on the first syllable (mag-). Syllabification follows standard English rules.
Definitions
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An instrument for making objects appear larger.
“He used a magnifying glass to read the fine print.”
Stress pattern
Stress falls on the first syllable (mag-).
Syllables
mag- — Open syllable. No exceptions.. ni- — Open syllable. No exceptions.. fy- — Diphthong syllable. No exceptions.. ing — Closed syllable. No exceptions.. glass — Closed syllable. No exceptions.
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Open Syllable
Syllables ending in a vowel are considered open syllables.
Closed Syllable
Syllables ending in a consonant are considered closed syllables.
Diphthong Syllable
Syllables containing a diphthong are considered diphthong syllables.
- The word 'magnifying glass' is a compound noun.
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