nerveirritating
Syllables
ner-ve-ir-ri-ta-ting
Pronunciation
/ˈnɜrv ɪrɪˌteɪtɪŋ/
Stress
100101
Morphemes
ir- + ritate + -ing
The word 'nerve-irritating' is a compound adjective divided into six syllables: ner-ve-ir-ri-ta-ting. It's derived from Latin roots with an English suffix. Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('ta'). Syllable division follows standard US English rules based on vowel-consonant patterns and the presence of diphthongs and the /r/ sound.
Definitions
- 1
Causing irritation or annoyance to the nerves; highly frustrating or aggravating.
“The constant dripping faucet was a nerve-irritating sound.”
“His nerve-irritating habit of interrupting made meetings unbearable.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('ta'). Secondary stress on the first syllable ('ner').
Syllables
ner — Open syllable, vowel followed by /r/.. ve — Open syllable.. ir — Open syllable, vowel followed by /r/.. ri — Open syllable.. ta — Open syllable, diphthong.. ting — Closed syllable.
Word Parts
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Vowel-R Rule
Vowels followed by /r/ often form a syllable nucleus.
Vowel-Consonant Rule
A vowel followed by a consonant typically forms a syllable.
Diphthong Rule
Diphthongs form a syllable nucleus.
Consonant-Vowel-Consonant Rule
A consonant-vowel-consonant sequence often forms a syllable.
- The compound nature of the word influences the stress pattern.
- Regional variations might exhibit a slightly reduced vowel in the first syllable.
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