starchdigesting
The word 'starch-digesting' is divided into four syllables: starch-di-gest-ing. The primary stress falls on the 'gest' syllable. It's a compound adjective formed from the root 'starch' and the suffix 'digesting', indicating the ability to break down starch.
Definitions
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Capable of breaking down starch into simpler sugars.
“The saliva contains starch-digesting enzymes.”
“Bacteria in the gut are starch-digesting.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable of 'digesting' (GEST), creating a stress pattern of starch-di-GEST-ing.
Syllables
starch — Closed syllable, containing a consonant cluster at the beginning.. di — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. gest — Closed syllable, containing a consonant cluster at the beginning.. ing — Closed syllable, ending in a nasal consonant cluster.
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- The compound nature of the word requires consideration of morphemic boundaries, but syllabification is based on phonological structure.
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