worldenlightening
Syllables
wor-ld-en-light-en-ing
Pronunciation
/wɝːld ɪnˈlaɪtənɪŋ/
Stress
100111
Morphemes
world + enlightening
The word 'world-enlightening' is a compound adjective divided into six syllables: wor-ld-en-light-en-ing. Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable. It's morphologically composed of the root 'world' and the suffix 'enlightening', derived from Latin. Syllabification follows standard English vowel-consonant and consonant cluster rules.
Definitions
- 1
Providing or showing great understanding and awareness of global issues and perspectives.
“Her world-enlightening travels broadened her perspective on life.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress on the fourth syllable ('en' in 'enlightening'), secondary stress on the first syllable ('wor' in 'world').
Syllables
wor — Open syllable, r-colored vowel, initial syllable.. ld — Closed syllable, consonant cluster.. en — Closed syllable, vowel followed by nasal consonant.. light — Open syllable, diphthong followed by consonant.. en — Closed syllable, vowel followed by nasal consonant.. ing — Closed syllable, vowel followed by nasal consonant, suffix.
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Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are often divided after a vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable.
R-Colored Vowel Rule
R-coloring extends the vowel sound within a syllable.
- The r-coloring of the vowel in 'wor' is a common feature of US English pronunciation.
- The consonant cluster 'ld' is permissible in English syllable structure.
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