promisebreaking
The word 'promise-breaking' is divided into four syllables: pro-mise-break-ing. It's a compound adjective formed from 'promise' and 'breaking', with primary stress on the second syllable of 'promise' and the first syllable of 'breaking'. Syllabification follows onset maximization and vowel-consonant division rules.
Definitions
- 1
Characterized by the act of failing to keep a promise; untrustworthy.
“His promise-breaking behavior alienated his friends.”
“The company was known for its promise-breaking contracts.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress on the second syllable of 'promise' and the first syllable of 'breaking'.
Syllables
pro — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. mise — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.. break — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant, diphthong present.. ing — Closed syllable, vowel followed by nasal consonant cluster, functions as a suffix.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Attempting to include as many consonants as possible in the onset of each syllable.
Vowel-Consonant Division
Dividing syllables after vowels, especially when followed by consonants.
Compound Word Syllabification
Treating each component of the compound word as a separate unit for initial syllabification.
- The hyphen is a morphological marker, not affecting syllabification.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might slightly alter vowel sounds.
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