scandalmongering
Syllables
scan-dal-mon-ger-ing
Pronunciation
/ˈskændəlˌmɒŋɡərɪŋ/
Stress
01000
Morphemes
scan + monger + ing
The word 'scandal-mongering' is divided into five syllables (scan-dal-mon-ger-ing) with primary stress on the second syllable. Syllabification follows standard English rules based on vowel-consonant patterns and morpheme boundaries. It's a compound noun formed from a prefix, root, and suffix.
Definitions
- 1
The act of spreading scandalous or malicious rumors.
“The newspaper was accused of scandal-mongering.”
“His career was ruined by relentless scandal-mongering.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('dal').
Syllables
scan — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster.. dal — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. mon — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. ger — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. ing — Closed syllable, vowel followed by nasal consonant cluster.
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Vowel-Consonant Rule
Syllables are often divided after a vowel followed by a consonant.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable.
Morpheme Boundary Rule
Syllable division often respects morpheme boundaries.
- Regional variations in pronunciation (rhotic vs. non-rhotic accents) may affect vowel quality but not syllable division.
- The 'sc-' and 'ng-' clusters are standard in English phonology and do not pose division issues.
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