tempestscoffing
Tempest-scoffing is a four-syllable adjective (tem-pest-scof-fing) with primary stress on 'scof'. It's formed from the root 'tempest' and the verb 'scoff' with the -ing suffix, meaning boldly facing adversity.
Definitions
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Defiantly or mockingly resisting or enduring a tempest or severe storm; boldly facing adversity.
“The tempest-scoffing sailor navigated the treacherous waters with ease.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable of 'scoffing' ('scof').
Syllables
tem — Closed syllable, onset 't', nucleus 'e', coda 'm'. pest — Closed syllable, onset 'p', nucleus 'e', coda 'st'. scof — Open syllable, onset 'sc', nucleus 'o', coda 'f'. fing — Closed syllable, onset 'f', nucleus 'i', coda 'ng'
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