cancrinitesyenite
Syllables
can-cri-nite-sye-nite
Pronunciation
/ˈkæŋ.krɪ.naɪt ˈsɪə.naɪt/
Stress
00101
Morphemes
cancrinite & syenite
The word 'cancrinite-syenite' is a compound noun divided into five syllables: can-cri-nite-sye-nite. Stress falls on the final syllable. The 'cn' cluster in 'cancrinite' is a phonological exception. The word's morphemes derive from Latin and a geographical location.
Definitions
- 1
A rare igneous rock composed of cancrinite and syenite.
“The geological survey identified a significant deposit of cancrinite-syenite in the region.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the final syllable ('sye-nite').
Syllables
can — Open syllable, onset consonant cluster 'cn'. cri — Closed syllable, vowel followed by 'r'. nite — Closed syllable, diphthong. sye — Open syllable. nite — Closed syllable, diphthong
Vowel-Following Rule
Syllables are generally divided after vowels.
Maximizing Onset
Consonant clusters are maintained as onsets as long as they are phonotactically permissible.
Post-Vocalic R Rule
"r" following a vowel typically belongs to the same syllable.
- The 'cn' cluster in 'cancrinite' is unusual in English.
- Post-vocalic 'r' pronunciation in RP English.
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