antiferromagnetism
Syllables
an-ti-fer-ro-mag-net-ism
Pronunciation
/ˌæntiˌfɛrəʊˈmæɡnɪtɪzəm/
Stress
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Morphemes
anti- + ferro- + -magnetism
The word 'antiferromagnetism' is divided into seven syllables: an-ti-fer-ro-mag-net-ism. The primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('mag'). The syllabification follows standard English rules based on vowel-consonant sequences and consonant clusters. The word is morphologically complex, consisting of a Greek prefix, a Latin root, and an English suffix.
Definitions
- 1
A type of magnetism in which neighboring magnetic moments align in opposing directions.
“The researchers studied the properties of antiferromagnetism in various materials.”
“Antiferromagnetism is crucial in the development of new data storage technologies.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('mag'). The stress pattern is typical for words of this length and complexity in English.
Syllables
an — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. ti — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. fer — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. ro — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant, containing a diphthong.. mag — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant, primary stress.. ne — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. tism — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant cluster.
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Vowel-Consonant (VC)
Syllables are typically divided after a vowel when followed by a consonant.
Consonant Cluster
Consonant clusters are often maintained within a single syllable, particularly at the end of a word.
- Potential vowel reduction in unstressed syllables (e.g., 'ferro-' pronounced as /fər/).
- Regional variations in vowel quality may exist.
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