worldswallowing
Syllables
wor-ld-swal-low-ing
Pronunciation
/wɜːrld ˈswɔːloʊɪŋ/
Stress
00101
Morphemes
world- + swallow- + -ing
The word 'world-swallowing' is a five-syllable adjective with primary stress on 'swal-'. It's formed from 'world-', 'swallow-', and '-ing'. Syllabification follows standard English rules, maximizing onsets and centering syllables around vowels.
Definitions
- 1
Capable of or relating to the complete destruction or engulfment of worlds.
“The world-swallowing monster threatened the galaxy.”
“His ambition was world-swallowing.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('swal-'). Secondary stress may be present on the first syllable ('wor').
Syllables
wor — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant(s).. ld — Closed syllable, consonant cluster following a vowel.. swal — Open syllable, vowel preceded by consonant(s), primary stress.. low — Open syllable, vowel preceded by consonant(s).. ing — Closed syllable, vowel followed by nasal consonant(s).
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Attempt to include as many consonants as possible in the onset of a syllable.
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Avoid leaving single consonants at the end of a syllable if they can be part of an onset.
Vowel-Based Division
Syllables are generally centered around vowels.
- The initial /wɜːr/ sequence is a common feature of English pronunciation.
- The '-ing' suffix is highly regular.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might affect vowel quality but not syllable division.
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