questionbegging
Syllables
ques-tion-beg-ging
Pronunciation
/ˌkwɛstʃən ˈbɛɡɪŋ/
Stress
0 1 0 1
Morphemes
question + beg + ing
The word 'question-begging' is syllabified as ques-tion-beg-ging, with primary stress on 'begging'. It's a compound adjective derived from Latin and Old English roots, exhibiting typical English syllable division rules prioritizing onsets and recognizing common suffixes.
Definitions
- 1
Characterized by assuming the conclusion in the premises; fallacious.
“The argument was question-begging, relying on the very point it was trying to prove.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress on the second syllable of 'begging' (/ˈbɛɡɪŋ/). Secondary stress on the first syllable of 'question' (/ˈkwɛstʃən/).
Syllables
ques — Open syllable, onset cluster 'qu'. tion — Closed syllable, sonorant onset. beg — Closed syllable, simple onset. ging — Closed syllable, nasal coda
Word Parts
Similar Words
Maximizing Onsets
Prioritizing consonant clusters as onsets rather than codas.
Vowel-Sonorant Division
Dividing syllables after vowels followed by sonorants (l, r, m, n, ŋ).
Suffix Division
Recognizing common suffixes like '-ing' as separate syllables.
- The compound nature of the word requires careful consideration of stress placement.
- The 'qu' digraph is treated as a single onset.
Nearby Words
17 wordsTrending in English (US)
Terms getting hyphenated by users right now.