passionthrilling
Syllables
pas-sion-thrill-ing
Pronunciation
/ˈpæʃən ˈθrɪlɪŋ/
Stress
1001
Morphemes
passion, thrill + -ion, -ing
The word 'passion-thrilling' is a compound adjective divided into four syllables: pas-sion-thrill-ing. Primary stress falls on the first syllable of each component. It's formed from Latin and Old English roots with English suffixes.
Definitions
- 1
Causing or characterized by intense excitement or pleasure; extremely exciting.
“The passion-thrilling rollercoaster ride left us breathless.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress on the first syllable of 'passion' and the first syllable of 'thrilling'.
Syllables
pas — Open syllable, primary stress.. sion — Closed syllable, follows consonant cluster.. thrill — Open syllable, primary stress.. ing — Closed syllable, follows short vowel.
Word Parts
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Onset-Rime Principle
Syllables are formed around a vowel nucleus with preceding and following consonants.
Sonority Sequencing Principle
Consonant clusters are organized based on sonority.
Stress Assignment Rules
Primary stress falls on the first syllable of each component in compound adjectives.
- The hyphen is stylistic and doesn't affect syllabification.
- Potential regional variations in vowel quality or stress intensity.
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