spiritrefreshing
Syllables
spi-rit-re-fresh-ing
Pronunciation
/ˈspɪrɪt ˈrɛfrɛʃɪŋ/
Stress
0 0 0 1 0
Morphemes
re- + fresh + -ing
The word 'spirit-refreshing' is divided into five syllables: spi-rit-re-fresh-ing. The primary stress falls on 'fresh'. It's a compound adjective formed from 'spirit' and 'refreshing', with morphemes of Latin and Old English origin. Syllabification follows standard English rules of onset-rime division and open syllable identification.
Definitions
- 1
Providing renewal or invigoration to the spirit; spiritually uplifting.
“A spirit-refreshing vacation is just what I needed.”
“The music had a spirit-refreshing quality.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('fresh').
Syllables
spi — Open syllable, onset 'sp', nucleus 'i'.. rit — Open syllable, onset 'r', nucleus 'i'.. re — Open syllable, onset 'r', nucleus 'e'.. fresh — Closed syllable, onset 'fr', nucleus 'e', coda 'sh', primary stress.. ing — Closed syllable, onset 'ing', nucleus 'i'.
Word Parts
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Onset-Rime Division
Separating the initial consonant(s) (onset) from the vowel and following consonants (rime).
Open Syllable Rule
A syllable ending in a vowel sound is considered open.
- The hyphenated compound structure influences stress placement.
- Potential vowel reduction in 'spirit' in some dialects.
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