cathodoluminescent
Syllables
ca-tho-do-lu-mi-nes-cent
Pronunciation
/ˌkæθoʊdoʊluːmɪˈnɛsənt/
Stress
0000101
Morphemes
cathodo- + luminesc- + -ent
The word 'cathodoluminescent' is divided into seven syllables: ca-tho-do-lu-mi-nes-cent. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable. It's morphologically complex, consisting of a Greek-derived prefix, a Latin-derived root, and a Latin suffix. Syllabification follows standard English rules based on vowel sounds and sonority sequencing.
Definitions
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Exhibiting luminescence when bombarded by cathode rays.
“The screen displayed a vibrant cathodoluminescent image.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('nes'). The stress pattern is typical for words ending in '-escent'.
Syllables
ca — Open syllable, initial consonant.. tho — Open syllable, diphthong.. do — Open syllable, diphthong.. lu — Open syllable, long vowel.. mi — Closed syllable, short vowel.. nes — Closed syllable, short vowel.. cent — Closed syllable, short vowel.
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Sonority Sequencing Principle
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