quickquestioning
Syllables
quick-ques-tion-ing
Pronunciation
/kwɪk ˈkwɛstʃənɪŋ/
Stress
0100
Morphemes
quick + question + ing
The word 'quick-questioning' is divided into four syllables: quick-ques-tion-ing. The primary stress falls on the third syllable ('tion'). It's morphologically composed of the prefix 'quick-', the root 'question-', and the suffix '-ing'. Syllabification follows standard US English rules.
Definitions
- 1
Characterized by asking questions rapidly and frequently; inquisitive and fast-paced.
“The quick-questioning reporter cornered the politician.”
“She had a quick-questioning mind, always seeking more information.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('tion'), typical for words ending in '-ing'.
Syllables
quick — Open syllable, containing a diphthong.. ques — Closed syllable, ending in a consonant.. tion — Closed syllable, containing a schwa.. ing — Closed syllable, ending in a nasal consonant.
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Vowel-Coda Rule
Syllables are formed around vowel sounds.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are maintained within syllables unless easily separable.
Suffix Rule
Suffixes generally form separate syllables.
- The 'qu' digraph is treated as a single consonant cluster.
- The compound nature of the word doesn't introduce significant exceptions.
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