rapturebursting
Syllables
rap-ture-burst-ing
Pronunciation
/ˈræp.tʃər.bɜːr.stɪŋ/
Stress
1001
Morphemes
rap, burst + -ture, -ing
Rapture-bursting is a four-syllable compound adjective (rap-ture-burst-ing) with primary stress on 'rap' and secondary stress on 'burst'. It combines Latin and Old English roots with English suffixes, following standard English syllabification rules.
Definitions
- 1
Experiencing or causing an overwhelming and ecstatic release of emotion.
“The rapture-bursting applause filled the concert hall.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress on the first syllable ('rap'), secondary stress on the third syllable ('burst'), and unstressed syllables on 'ture' and 'ing'.
Syllables
rap — Open syllable, primary stress.. ture — Closed syllable, unstressed.. burst — Closed syllable, secondary stress.. ing — Closed syllable, unstressed.
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Onset-Rime Principle
Syllables are formed around a vowel nucleus with preceding and following consonants.
Stress Assignment
Primary stress falls on the first syllable of the first element in a compound word.
Compound Word Syllabification
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