cathodoluminescence
Syllables
cath-o-do-lu-mi-nes-cence
Pronunciation
/ˌkæθoʊdˌluːmɪˈnɛsəns/
Stress
0001001
Morphemes
cathod- + luminescence
Cathodoluminescence is a seven-syllable noun with primary stress on 'nes'. It's formed from Greek and Latin roots and follows standard English syllabification rules, dividing based on onset-rime structure and vowel-only syllables.
Definitions
- 1
The emission of light caused by the bombardment of a material with cathode rays.
“Cathodoluminescence is used in television picture tubes.”
“The sample exhibited strong cathodoluminescence under electron beam excitation.”
syn:cold light
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('nes').
Syllables
cath — Closed syllable, consonant cluster /θ/.. o — Open syllable, diphthong.. do — Open syllable.. lu — Open syllable, long vowel.. mi — Open syllable.. nes — Closed syllable.. cence — Closed syllable, /s/ as onset.
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Onset-Rime
Dividing syllables based on the consonant(s) preceding the first vowel (onset) and the vowel and following consonants (rime).
Vowel-Only Syllable
A single vowel constitutes a syllable.
- The length of the word and the /θ/ consonant cluster present minor complexity.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation (e.g., /oʊ/ vs. /əʊ/) may occur but do not affect syllable division.
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