worldsacrificing
Syllables
world-sac-ri-fic-ing
Pronunciation
/wɜːrld ˈsæk.rɪ.faɪ.sɪŋ/
Stress
00100
Morphemes
world + sacrific + ing
The word 'world-sacrificing' is divided into five syllables: world-sac-ri-fic-ing. The primary stress falls on 'fic'. It's morphologically complex, comprising a prefix, root, and suffix, and functions primarily as an adjective. Syllable division follows standard CVC and open syllable rules.
Definitions
- 1
Offering something of great value, especially one's life or well-being, for the sake of the world or a greater cause.
“Her world-sacrificing dedication to the refugees was truly inspiring.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('fic'). The stress pattern is indicative of the morphological weight of the root and suffix.
Syllables
world — Closed syllable, CVC structure, rhotic 'r' influences vowel quality.. sac — Closed syllable, CVC structure.. ri — Open syllable, vowel following a consonant.. fic — Closed syllable, CVC structure.. ing — Closed syllable, vowel followed by nasal consonant cluster.
Word Parts
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CVC Syllable Division
Consonant-Vowel-Consonant sequences are typically divided into syllables based on the vowel sound.
Open Syllable Division
Vowels followed by consonants are generally part of the same syllable.
Nasal Consonant Cluster
Nasal consonant clusters (e.g., 'ng') remain within the syllable.
- The compound 'world-' presents a slight edge case, but syllabification follows standard rules.
- Rhotic 'r' influences vowel quality in 'world'.
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