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The word 'weight-measuring' is an adjective formed from the compound of 'weight' and 'measuring'. It is divided into four syllables: weight-meas-ur-ing, with primary stress on 'meas' and secondary stress on 'weight'. The syllabification follows standard English rules for vowel-consonant patterns, compound words, and suffix division.
Definitions
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Relating to or used for measuring weight.
“a weight-measuring scale”
“weight-measuring equipment”
ant:qualitative
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('meas'), with secondary stress on the first syllable ('weight').
Syllables
weight — Closed syllable, stressed.. meas — Open syllable, stressed.. ur — Open syllable, unstressed.. ing — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant Pattern
Syllables are often divided after a vowel followed by a consonant.
Compound Word Division
Compound words are divided between their constituent parts.
Suffix Division
Suffixes are generally separated into their own syllables.
- The pronunciation of /ʒ/ in 'measure' can vary regionally.
- Schwa reduction in the unstressed syllable 'ur' is common in rapid speech.
- The hyphenated form reinforces the compound structure.
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