marblequarrying
The word 'marble-quarrying' is a compound noun formed from 'marble' and 'quarrying'. It is divided into five syllables: mar-ble-quar-ry-ing, with primary stress on 'quar'. The 'qu' digraph is treated as a single consonant cluster. The word functions as a gerund or noun, describing the act of extracting marble.
Definitions
- 1
The activity or business of extracting marble from the earth.
“Marble-quarrying is a significant industry in Italy.”
“The environmental impact of marble-quarrying is a growing concern.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('quar'). Secondary stress may be present on the first syllable ('mar').
Syllables
mar — Closed syllable, vowel followed by /r/.. ble — Closed syllable.. quar — Closed syllable, digraph 'qu' treated as a single consonant cluster.. ry — Open syllable.. ing — Closed syllable, nasal consonant ending.
Word Parts
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Consonant Cluster Rule
The 'qu' digraph is treated as a single unit.
Open Syllable Rule
Syllables ending in vowels are generally open.
CVC Pattern
Syllables following a consonant-vowel-consonant pattern are closed.
- The compound nature of the word requires careful consideration of the individual morphemes and their pronunciation.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may occur.
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