worlddelivering
Syllables
wor-ld-de-liv-er-ing
Pronunciation
/wɜːrld ˈdɛlɪvərɪŋ/
Stress
001001
Morphemes
world + deliver + -ing
The word 'world-delivering' is divided into six syllables: wor-ld-de-liv-er-ing. It consists of the prefix 'world', the root 'deliver', and the suffix '-ing'. Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('liv'). Syllabification follows standard US English rules based on vowel and consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
Conveying or distributing something globally; having a worldwide reach in delivery.
“The company is a world-delivering logistics provider.”
“Their world-delivering service ensures fast shipping.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('liv'), indicated by '1'. The other syllables are unstressed ('0').
Syllables
wor — Closed syllable, initial consonant cluster.. ld — Closed syllable, liquid consonant cluster.. de — Open syllable.. liv — Closed syllable.. er — Open syllable, schwa vowel.. ing — Closed syllable, nasal consonant cluster.
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Vowel-initial Syllable Rule
Syllables often begin with a vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Syllabification
Consonants preceding a vowel are grouped into the same syllable.
Liquid Consonant Syllabification
Liquid consonants (l, r) often form a syllable with the preceding vowel.
Vowel-final Syllable Rule
Syllables can end with a vowel sound.
- The pronunciation of 'world' can vary regionally, affecting the vowel quality, but not the syllabification.
- The 'ld' cluster is a common liquid consonant cluster and doesn't pose a significant syllabification challenge.
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