antiferomagnetic
Syllables
an-ti-fer-o-mag-ne-tic
Pronunciation
/ˌæntiˌfɛrəʊˌmæɡˈnɛtɪk/
Stress
0100101
Morphemes
anti- + ferro- + -magnetic
The word 'antiferromagnetic' is divided into seven syllables: an-ti-fer-o-mag-ne-tic. Primary stress falls on 'mag-'. It's morphologically complex, composed of the prefix 'anti-', root 'ferro-', and suffix '-magnetic'. Syllabification follows standard English rules prioritizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants.
Definitions
- 1
Exhibiting a type of magnetism where neighboring magnetic moments align in opposing directions.
“Antiferromagnetic materials are used in certain types of data storage.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('mag-'). Stress recedes from the end due to multiple suffixes.
Syllables
an — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. ti — Closed syllable, consonant followed by vowel.. fer — Open syllable, vowel preceded by consonant.. o — Open syllable, diphthong.. mag — Closed syllable, primary stress.. ne — Open syllable, vowel preceded by consonant.. tic — Closed syllable, consonant followed by vowel and consonant.
Word Parts
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Avoid Stranded Consonants
Preventing consonants from being left alone at the end of a syllable.
Vowel-Consonant Division
Dividing between vowels and consonants where possible.
- Potential vowel reduction in 'fero-' to /fər/ in some pronunciations.
- Regional variations in vowel quality.
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