traditionfollowing
Syllables
tra-di-tion-fol-low-ing
Pronunciation
/ˌtræ.dɪʃ.ən ˈfɑː.loʊ.ɪŋ/
Stress
010110
Morphemes
trad + tion
The word 'tradition-following' is syllabified as tra-di-tion-fol-low-ing, with primary stress on 'di' and secondary stress on 'low'. It's a compound adjective derived from Latin and Old English roots, following standard English syllabification rules of onset maximization and vowel nucleus requirements.
Definitions
- 1
Conforming to or guided by tradition; adhering to established customs or beliefs.
“The tradition-following community resisted the proposed changes.”
“She was raised in a tradition-following household.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress on the third syllable ('di' in 'tradition') and secondary stress on the fifth syllable ('low' in 'following').
Syllables
tra — Open syllable, onset 'tr', vowel 'æ'. di — Closed syllable, onset 'd', vowel 'ɪ'. tion — Closed syllable, onset 'ʃ', vowel 'ə', consonant 'n'. fol — Open syllable, onset 'f', vowel 'ɑː'. low — Open syllable, onset 'l', diphthong 'oʊ'. ing — Closed syllable, onset 'ɪ', nasal consonant 'ŋ'
Similar Words
Onset Maximization
Attempting to include as many consonants as possible in the onset of each syllable.
Vowel Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound (or diphthong).
Consonant Cluster Resolution
Handling consonant clusters by assigning them to the appropriate syllable based on phonotactic constraints.
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Avoiding leaving single consonants without a vowel sound.
- The hyphen in 'tradition-following' is a morphological marker indicating a compound word, but doesn't directly affect syllabification.
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