worlddisgracing
Syllables
world-dis-gra-cing
Pronunciation
/wɜːrld ˈdɪs.ɡreɪ.sɪŋ/
Stress
0 1 0 1
Morphemes
dis- + grace + -ing
The word 'world-disgracing' is divided into four syllables: world-dis-gra-cing. It's a compound adjective formed from 'world' and 'disgracing,' with primary stress on '-gra-'. Syllable division follows standard US English rules based on vowel-consonant patterns and diphthong preservation.
Definitions
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Causing shame or dishonor to the world or to a global scale.
“His world-disgracing actions shocked everyone.”
“The scandal was a world-disgracing event.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable of 'disgracing' (-gra-). 'World' receives secondary stress.
Syllables
world — Open syllable, containing a diphthong and a liquid consonant.. dis — Closed syllable, ending in a consonant.. gra — Open syllable, containing a diphthong.. cing — Closed syllable, ending in a nasal consonant.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant (VC)
Syllables are often divided after a vowel followed by a consonant.
Vowel-Consonant Cluster (VCC)
Syllables are divided before the consonant cluster.
Diphthong Rule
Diphthongs generally remain within the same syllable.
Short Vowel Rule
Syllables are often divided after a short vowel followed by a consonant.
- The compound nature of the word could lead to alternative analyses, but the natural pause and semantic separation support the four-syllable division.
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