tubestraightening
Syllables
tu-be-strai-ght-en-ing
Pronunciation
/tuːb ˈstreɪtənɪŋ/
Stress
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Morphemes
tube + straightening
The word 'tube-straightening' is a compound noun divided into six syllables: tu-be-strai-ght-en-ing. Primary stress falls on 'strai'. It consists of the root 'tube' and the suffix 'straightening', indicating the process of making tubes straight.
Definitions
- 1
The process or action of making a tube straight; a machine used for this purpose.
“The factory uses automated tube-straightening equipment.”
“Tube-straightening is a crucial step in the manufacturing process.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress on the third syllable ('strai'), secondary stress on the fifth syllable ('en').
Syllables
tu — Open syllable, initial syllable.. be — Open syllable, unstressed.. strai — Closed syllable, primary stressed syllable.. ght — Closed syllable, unstressed.. en — Closed syllable, secondary stressed syllable.. ing — Closed syllable, final syllable, unstressed.
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