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sweating-sickness

Complete linguistic analysis including syllable division, pronunciation, morphology, and definitions.

4 syllables
17 characters
English (US)
Enriched
4syllables

sweatingsickness

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

sweat-ing-sick-ness

Pronunciation

/ˈswiː.tɪŋ ˈsɪk.nəs/

Stress

1001

Morphemes

sweat + ing + ness

The word 'sweating-sickness' is divided into four syllables: sweat-ing-sick-ness. Stress falls on the first syllable of each compound element. The syllabification follows standard US English rules based on vowel sounds and consonant clusters, considering the historical compound structure.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    A historical disease characterized by sudden onset of fever, chills, and profuse sweating, often fatal.

    “The outbreak of sweating-sickness in the 16th century caused widespread panic.”

    ant:healthwellness

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the first syllable of 'sweating' and the first syllable of 'sickness'. This is typical for compound words.

Syllables

4
sweat/swɛt/
ing/ɪŋ/
sick/sɪk/
ness/nəs/

sweat — Open syllable, vowel-consonant-vowel pattern.. ing — Closed syllable, ending in a nasal consonant.. sick — Closed syllable, vowel-consonant pattern.. ness — Closed syllable, ending in a nasal consonant.

Word Parts

pre

sweat

Old English *swetan* - to perspire; functions as the root of the first part of the compound.

root

ing

Present participle suffix, Germanic origin; verbalizes the root.

suf

ness

Old English *-nes* - state of being; forms a noun from the adjective 'sick'.

Similar Words

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VCV Rule

Vowels are generally separated when surrounded by consonants.

Consonant Cluster Rule

Consonant clusters following a vowel are typically part of the following syllable.

Stress-Based Rule

Stress often influences syllable boundaries, particularly in compound words.

  • The hyphenated form is a key consideration, influencing the perceived compound structure.
  • Regional variations in pronunciation could affect the precise boundaries.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/8/2025

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