worldobligating
Syllables
wor-ld-o-bli-ga-ting
Pronunciation
/wɜːrld ˈɑːblɪˌɡeɪtɪŋ/
Stress
010111
Morphemes
world- + obli- + -gate/-ing
The word 'world-obligating' is divided into six syllables: wor-ld-o-bli-ga-ting. Primary stress falls on 'ga'. It's morphologically complex, combining 'world' (prefix), 'obli' (root), and '-gate/-ing' (suffixes). Syllabification follows standard V-C and consonant cluster rules, with typical vowel reduction in unstressed syllables.
Definitions
- 1
Relating to or characterized by obligations that extend to the entire world or have global implications.
“The treaty imposed world-obligating responsibilities on signatory nations.”
“The company faced world-obligating environmental standards.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('ga'). Secondary stress on the first syllable ('wor').
Syllables
wor — Open syllable, vowel sound /ɜː/, consonant /r/.. ld — Closed syllable, consonant cluster /ld/.. o — Open syllable, diphthong /oʊ/.. bli — Closed syllable, consonant cluster /bl/, vowel /ɪ/.. ga — Open syllable, diphthong /eɪ/.. ting — Closed syllable, consonant cluster /tɪŋ/
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant (V-C)
Syllables are often divided after a vowel followed by a consonant.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable.
Single Vowel
A single vowel sound typically forms a syllable.
- The 'world-' component retains its full syllabic structure despite functioning as a prefix.
- Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables is a common phonetic phenomenon.
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