moistureresisting
Syllables
mo-is-ture-re-sist-ing
Pronunciation
/ˈmɔɪʃtʃər rɪˈzɪstɪŋ/
Stress
101010
Morphemes
re- + resist + -ing
The word 'moisture-resisting' is a compound adjective divided into six syllables: mo-is-ture-re-sist-ing. It's formed from the prefix 're-', root 'moist', suffix '-ure', root 'resist', and suffix '-ing'. Primary stress falls on 'sist'. Syllabification follows vowel and onset-rime rules, with consideration for the compound structure.
Definitions
- 1
Capable of preventing water or other liquids from penetrating or damaging something.
“The jacket is made of moisture-resisting fabric.”
“We need moisture-resisting paint for the bathroom.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('sist'). Secondary stress may fall on the first syllable ('moi').
Syllables
mo — Open syllable, onset 'm', rime 'o'. is — Closed syllable, onset 'ɪ', rime 's'. ture — Closed syllable, onset 'tʃ', rime 'ər'. re — Open syllable, onset 'r', rime 'i'. sist — Closed syllable, onset 'sɪ', rime 'st'. ing — Closed syllable, onset 'ɪ', rime 'ŋ'
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Vowel Rule
Each syllable generally contains one vowel sound.
Onset-Rime Rule
Syllables are divided into an onset (initial consonant sound(s)) and a rime (vowel and any following consonants).
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are often split, but attempts are made to keep affixes intact.
Compound Word Rule
Hyphens in compound words indicate potential syllable breaks.
- The flapped 't' in 'moisture' is a common phonetic variation in American English.
- The reduction of the 're' syllable to /rə/ is a common phonetic phenomenon.
- The hyphen aids in clarity but doesn't fundamentally alter the syllabification rules.
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