traditionmaking
Syllables
tra-di-tion-mak-ing
Pronunciation
/ˌtræ.dɪʃ.ənˈmeɪ.kɪŋ/
Stress
00101
Morphemes
trad + ition-mak-ing
The word 'tradition-making' is divided into five syllables: tra-di-tion-mak-ing. The primary stress falls on 'tion'. It's a compound word with Latin and Old English roots, functioning as a gerund or noun. Syllabification follows rules of maximizing onsets and vowel-consonant patterns.
Definitions
- 1
The act or process of establishing or continuing traditions; creating customs or beliefs.
“The tradition-making process often involves adapting old customs to new contexts.”
“She dedicated her life to tradition-making within the community.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('tion'). Secondary stress may be present on 'mak'.
Syllables
tra — Open syllable, onset cluster.. di — Open syllable.. tion — Closed syllable, consonant cluster after vowel.. mak — Open syllable, onset.. ing — Closed syllable, nasal consonant.
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