stillincreasing
The word 'still-increasing' is syllabified as still-in-creas-ing, with primary stress on 'creas'. It's a compound adjective formed from the prefix 'still', root 'crease', and suffix '-ing', meaning continuously increasing. Syllable division follows standard vowel and consonant cluster rules.
Definitions
- 1
Continuing to increase; growing steadily.
“The still-increasing demand for electric vehicles is driving innovation.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('creas'). The first syllable ('still') receives secondary stress.
Syllables
still — Open syllable, unstressed.. in — Closed syllable, unstressed.. creas — Closed syllable, stressed.. ing — Closed syllable, unstressed.
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Vowel Rule
Syllables are often divided around vowels.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are often kept together within a syllable.
Compound Word Rule
Compound words are often divided at the hyphen or between constituent parts.
- The hyphenated structure requires careful consideration, but the word functions as a single unit.
- Potential vowel reduction in 'still' in some dialects.
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