vengeanceseeking
Syllables
ven-geance-seek-ing
Pronunciation
/ˈven.dʒəns ˈsiː.kɪŋ/
Stress
100 100
Morphemes
vengeance + seeking
The word 'vengeance-seeking' is divided into four syllables: ven-geance-seek-ing. It consists of the root 'vengeance' and the suffix 'seeking', with primary stress on the first syllable of each component. Syllabification follows standard US English rules based on vowel-consonant patterns and suffix separation.
Definitions
- 1
Motivated by or displaying a desire for revenge.
“a vengeance-seeking warrior”
“a vengeance-seeking mission”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable of 'vengeance' and the first syllable of 'seeking'.
Syllables
ven — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. geance — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant cluster. Contains a digraph.. seek — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. ing — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a nasal consonant cluster. Suffix.
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Vowel-Consonant (VC)
Syllables generally end in vowels.
Consonant Cluster
Consonant clusters are often maintained within a syllable.
Digraphs
Digraphs (like 'ge') are treated as single sound units.
Suffixes
Common suffixes (like '-ing') often form separate syllables.
- Regional variations in pronunciation of 'vengeance' do not affect syllable division.
- The hyphenated structure requires careful consideration.
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