pleasureseeking
The word 'pleasure-seeking' is divided into four syllables: plea-sure-seek-ing. It's a compound adjective with primary stress on the first syllable of 'pleasure' and the second of 'seeking'. Syllabification follows standard vowel and consonant cluster rules.
Definitions
- 1
Characterized by the pursuit of pleasure and enjoyment.
“a pleasure-seeking lifestyle”
“a pleasure-seeking individual”
Stress pattern
Primary stress on the first syllable of 'pleasure' and the second syllable of 'seeking'
Syllables
plea — Open syllable, vowel sound /iː/. sure — Closed syllable, vowel sound /ər/. seek — Closed syllable, vowel sound /iː/. ing — Closed syllable, nasal consonant
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Vowel Rule
Syllables are typically divided around vowel sounds.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable.
Compound Word Rule
Compound words are divided between their constituent parts.
- Regional variations in the pronunciation of 'sure' (/ʃʊər/ vs. /ʒər/)
- The hyphen reinforces the division between 'pleasure' and 'seeking'
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