strengthincreasing
Syllables
stren-gth-in-creas-ing
Pronunciation
/ˈstreŋθ ɪnˌkriːsɪŋ/
Stress
10101
Morphemes
in- + strength + -increasing
The word 'strength-increasing' is a compound adjective syllabified as stren-gth-in-creas-ing, with primary stress on '-creas-' and secondary stress on 'strength'. It follows standard US English syllabification rules.
Definitions
- 1
Making something stronger; having the effect of increasing strength.
“The strength-increasing exercises helped him recover.”
“A strength-increasing diet is essential for athletes.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress on the second syllable of 'increasing' ('creas'), secondary stress on 'strength'
Syllables
stren — Open syllable, consonant cluster at the beginning.. gth — Closed syllable, final consonant cluster.. in — Closed syllable.. creas — Open syllable, diphthong.. ing — Closed syllable, nasal consonant ending.
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