worldforgetting
Syllables
wor-ld-for-get-ting
Pronunciation
/wɜːrld fərˈɡɛtɪŋ/
Stress
00100
Morphemes
world- + forget + -ing
The word 'world-forgetting' is divided into five syllables: wor-ld-for-get-ting. It's morphologically composed of the prefix 'world-', the root 'forget', and the suffix '-ing'. The primary stress falls on the third syllable ('get'). Syllable division follows the principles of maximizing onsets and vowel-following consonants.
Definitions
- 1
Relating to or characterized by a complete oblivion or disregard of the world and its concerns; lost in contemplation or a state of detachment.
“His world-forgetting gaze drifted towards the horizon.”
“She was lost in a world-forgetting reverie.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('get').
Syllables
wor — Open syllable, onset cluster /wr/.. ld — Closed syllable, coda /ld/.. for — Open syllable.. get — Closed syllable, stressed.. ting — Closed syllable, coda /ŋ/
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Maximizing Onsets
Consonants are assigned to the following vowel whenever possible.
Vowel-Following Consonant Rule
Consonants immediately following a vowel are assigned to that syllable.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are broken up based on sonority.
Stress Assignment Rules
English stress generally falls on the root syllable or a preceding syllable.
- The compound nature of the word could lead to alternative interpretations, but the established pronunciation supports the given division.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might affect the realization of the /r/ sound.
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