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The word 'strength-restoring' is divided into four syllables: strength-re-stor-ing. It's a compound adjective with primary stress on 'stor' and secondary stress on 'strength'. The morphemic breakdown reveals a prefix 're', root 'store', and suffix 'ing', combined with the root 'strength'.
Definitions
- 1
Having the quality of making something stronger or of recovering strength.
“The strength-restoring properties of the spa treatment were remarkable.”
“A strength-restoring exercise program.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress on the third syllable ('stor'), secondary stress on the first syllable ('strength').
Syllables
strength — Closed syllable with consonant cluster.. re — Open syllable.. stor — Closed syllable with consonant cluster.. ing — Closed syllable with nasal consonant.
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Vowel-initial Syllable Rule
Syllables beginning with a vowel are typically separated at the vowel.
Consonant Cluster Syllabification Rule
Consonants following a vowel typically belong to the following syllable.
Closed Syllable Rule
Syllables ending in a consonant are considered closed.
- The compound nature of the word requires careful consideration of the boundaries between the two root words.
- The /ŋθ/ cluster in 'strength' is relatively uncommon.
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