scandalmongering
Syllables
scan-dal-mon-ger-ing
Pronunciation
/skændəlˈmɒŋɡərɪŋ/
Stress
00010
Morphemes
scan + dal + monger-ing
The word 'scandalmongering' is divided into five syllables: scan-dal-mon-ger-ing. The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('ger'). It's morphologically complex, composed of a prefix, root, and two suffixes. The syllabification follows onset maximization and vowel nucleus rules.
Definitions
- 1
The spreading of scandalous reports or rumors.
“Her constant scandalmongering alienated her from her friends.”
“The newspaper was accused of sensationalist scandalmongering.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('ger'). The other syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
scan — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster.. dal — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. mon — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a nasal consonant.. ger — Closed syllable, stressed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. ing — Closed syllable, reduced vowel, nasal consonant coda.
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Onset Maximization
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Vowel Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
- The word's complex morphology and historical origins contribute to its unusual structure.
- Potential for slight regional variations in vowel pronunciation.
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