thoughtprovoking
Syllables
th-ought-prov-ok-ing
Pronunciation
/θɔːt.prəˈvoʊ.kɪŋ/
Stress
00101
Morphemes
thought + provoke + ing
The word 'thought-provoking' is divided into five syllables: th-ought-prov-ok-ing. It's a compound adjective derived from Old English and Latin roots, with primary stress on the third syllable. Syllable division follows rules maximizing onsets and dividing between vowels and consonants, with considerations for vowel reduction and orthographic exceptions like the silent 'gh'.
Definitions
- 1
Stimulating careful consideration or thought.
“The lecture was incredibly thought-provoking.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('prov'). The first and second syllables are unstressed, and the last syllable receives secondary stress.
Syllables
th — Onset syllable, consonant cluster.. ought — Rhyme syllable, closed syllable.. prov — Onset-Rhyme syllable, unstressed, vowel reduction.. ok — Rhyme syllable, stressed syllable.. ing — Rhyme syllable, nasal consonant coda.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Attempt to include as many consonants as possible in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel-Consonant Division
Divide between vowel and consonant when no other rules apply.
Closed Syllable Principle
Syllables ending in a consonant are typically closed.
- The silent 'gh' in 'thought' is an orthographic exception.
- Vowel reduction in the unstressed syllable 'prov' is a common phonological process.
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