worldchallenging
Syllables
wor-ld-chal-len-ging
Pronunciation
/wɜːrld ˈtʃælɪndʒɪŋ/
Stress
00100
Morphemes
world- + chal- + -ing
The word 'world-challenging' is divided into five syllables: wor-ld-chal-len-ging. The primary stress falls on 'chal'. It's a compound adjective with a prefix 'world-', root 'chal-', and suffix '-ing'. Syllabification follows standard English vowel and consonant cluster rules.
Definitions
- 1
Extremely difficult; requiring great skill or effort; relating to challenges on a global scale.
“The project presented a world-challenging problem.”
“She faced a world-challenging decision.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('chal'), typical for words ending in -ing.
Syllables
wor — Open syllable, vowel followed by /r/.. ld — Closed syllable, consonant cluster.. chal — Open syllable, vowel following an initial consonant cluster.. len — Closed syllable, vowel followed by /n/.. ging — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant cluster.
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Consonant Cluster Rule
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- The compound nature of the word does not significantly alter the standard syllabification rules.
- Regional variations in pronunciation may affect vowel sounds but not syllable division.
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