spacepenetrating
The word 'space-penetrating' is a compound adjective divided into five syllables: space-pen-e-trat-ing. It consists of the root 'space', the root 'penetrate', and the suffix '-ing'. Primary stress falls on the first syllable. Syllabification follows standard English rules based on vowel nuclei and consonant closures.
Definitions
- 1
Able to pass through or operate in outer space.
“The space-penetrating probe sent back incredible images.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable of 'space', and the first syllable of 'penetrating' is also stressed.
Syllables
space — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant blend.. pen — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. e — Open syllable, single vowel sound.. trat — Closed syllable, vowel preceded by a consonant cluster and followed by a consonant.. ing — Closed syllable, vowel followed by nasal consonant cluster.
Word Parts
Similar Words
Vowel Nucleus Rule
Vowel sounds generally form the nucleus of a syllable.
Closed Syllable Rule
Consonant closure after a vowel creates a closed syllable.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters can be part of a syllable onset or coda.
- The hyphenated nature of the compound adjective doesn't affect syllabification within each component.
Nearby Words
17 wordsTrending in English (US)
Terms getting hyphenated by users right now.