varnishtreating
Varnish-treating is a compound adjective divided into four syllables: var-nish-treat-ing, with primary stress on the first syllable of 'varnish' and the second syllable of 'treating'. The phonetic transcription is /ˈvɑːrnɪʃ ˈtriːtɪŋ/. Syllabification follows standard US English rules.
Definitions
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Relating to or used for applying varnish; designed for treating surfaces with varnish.
“The varnish-treating process requires careful preparation.”
“We used varnish-treating cloths for a smooth finish.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable of 'varnish' and the second syllable of 'treating'.
Syllables
var — Open syllable, stressed.. nish — Closed syllable, unstressed.. treat — Open syllable, stressed.. ing — Closed syllable, unstressed.
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