spiritinspiring
Syllables
spi-rit-in-spir-ing
Pronunciation
/ˈspɪr.ɪt ɪnˌspaɪr.ɪŋ/
Stress
10101
Morphemes
in- + spir- + -ing
The word 'spirit-inspiring' is divided into five syllables: spi-rit-in-spir-ing. The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable. It's a compound adjective formed from the root 'spir' (spirit) and the prefix 'in-' and suffix '-ing'. Syllabification follows vowel-centered rules and consonant-vowel division.
Definitions
- 1
Arousing or characterized by strong enthusiasm, courage, or a sense of purpose.
“The speaker delivered a spirit-inspiring message.”
“It was a spirit-inspiring performance.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress on the fourth syllable ('spir'), secondary stress on the first syllable ('spi').
Syllables
spi — Open syllable, initial syllable.. rit — Closed syllable, contains a short vowel.. in — Closed syllable, nasal consonant ending.. spir — Open syllable, contains a diphthong.. ing — Closed syllable, final syllable, nasal consonant ending.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Centered Syllabification
Syllables are built around vowel sounds.
Consonant-Vowel Division
When a consonant is followed by a vowel, the syllable is divided between them.
Closed Syllable Rule
Syllables ending in a consonant are considered closed.
- The hyphen in the compound adjective could lead to a perceived pause, but standard syllabification rules prioritize vowel sounds.
- Potential for vowel reduction in 'spirit' in some dialects.
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