twiceconsenting
Syllables
twi-ce-con-sen-ting
Pronunciation
/twaɪs kənˈsɛntɪŋ/
Stress
00100
Morphemes
twice- + consent + -ing
The word 'twice-consenting' is divided into five syllables: twi-ce-con-sen-ting. It consists of the prefix 'twice-', the root 'consent', and the suffix '-ing'. The primary stress falls on the third syllable ('sen'). The syllabification follows standard vowel and affix rules, with consideration for the compound structure.
Definitions
- 1
Expressing or showing consent on two occasions; agreeing repeatedly.
“The twice-consenting board approved the measure.”
“Her twice-consenting nature made her a valuable negotiator.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('sen'), indicated by '1'. The other syllables are unstressed ('0').
Syllables
twi — Open syllable, containing a diphthong.. ce — Closed syllable, short vowel sound.. con — Open syllable, containing a schwa.. sen — Open syllable, containing a stressed vowel.. ting — Closed syllable, containing a nasal consonant.
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