rapturebreathing
Syllables
rap-ture-breath-ing
Pronunciation
/ˈræp.tʃɚ ˈbriː.ðɪŋ/
Stress
1010
Morphemes
rap, breath + -ture, -ing
The word 'rapture-breathing' is a compound noun divided into four syllables: rap-ture-breath-ing. Primary stress falls on 'ture' and 'breath'. It's formed from Latin and Old English roots with suffixes indicating state and ongoing action.
Definitions
- 1
The act or state of breathing in a way that induces or is associated with intense joy, ecstasy, or spiritual fulfillment.
“Her rapture-breathing filled the meditation hall with a sense of peace.”
“The yogi guided the students through a series of exercises designed to promote rapture-breathing.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('ture') and the first syllable of 'breathing' ('breath').
Syllables
rap — Open syllable, initial syllable, contains a short vowel.. ture — Closed syllable, contains a diphthong and a rhotic consonant.. breath — Open syllable, contains a long vowel.. ing — Closed syllable, contains a short vowel and a nasal consonant.
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