multiplepoinding
Syllables
mul-ti-ple-poin-ding
Pronunciation
/ˈmʌltɪpl̩ˌpɔɪndɪŋ/
Stress
10101
Morphemes
multi- + ple- + -ding
The word 'multiplepoinding' is divided into five syllables: mul-ti-ple-poin-ding. It comprises a Latinate prefix ('multi-'), roots ('ple-' and 'poin-'), and an English suffix ('-ding'). Primary stress falls on 'ple'. The Scots origin of 'poinding' presents a unique morphological feature.
Definitions
- 1
A legal remedy in Scots law whereby a creditor can take possession of a debtor's movable property to secure payment of a debt.
“The sheriff granted the decree for multiplepoinding.”
“The debtor's goods were subject to multiplepoinding.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('ple'). Secondary stress may occur on 'poin'.
Syllables
mul — Open syllable, consonant-vowel-consonant.. ti — Closed syllable, consonant-vowel.. ple — Syllabic consonant, consonant cluster followed by schwa deletion.. poin — Open syllable, consonant-vowel-consonant.. ding — Closed syllable, consonant-vowel-consonant.
Word Parts
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VCV Pattern
When a syllable contains a vowel followed by two consonants, the first consonant typically joins the preceding vowel to form a syllable.
CVC Structure
Consonant-Vowel-Consonant forms a closed syllable.
Syllabic Consonant
A consonant can form a syllable if it is preceded or followed by a vowel and has no intervening consonant.
- The Scots origin of 'poinding' introduces a non-standard English morpheme.
- The syllabic /pl̩/ is a relatively uncommon syllable structure.
- Regional variations in pronunciation of 'poinding' could slightly alter syllable boundaries.
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