smokepreventing
Syllables
smo-ke-pre-vent-ing
Pronunciation
/ˈsmoʊk prɪˈvɛntɪŋ/
Stress
01011
Morphemes
smoke + prevent + -ing
The word 'smoke-preventing' is a compound adjective syllabified as smo-ke-pre-vent-ing, with primary stress on '-vent-'. It's formed from the prefix 'smoke-', root 'prevent-', and suffix '-ing'. Syllable division follows onset-rime principles, maximizing onsets.
Definitions
- 1
Designed or used to stop or reduce smoke.
“The smoke-preventing filter significantly improved air quality.”
“The building was equipped with smoke-preventing ventilation systems.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable of 'preventing' (-vent-). 'Smoke' receives secondary stress.
Syllables
smo — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. ke — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. pre — Closed syllable, vowel preceded by consonant cluster.. vent — Closed syllable, vowel preceded by consonant.. ing — Closed syllable, vowel preceded by nasal consonant.
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Onset-Rime Division
Syllables are divided based on maximizing onsets. Vowel sounds form the nucleus of each syllable.
- The hyphenated nature of the word reflects its compound structure.
- Potential diphthongization of /oʊ/ in 'smoke'.
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