centrosymmetrical
Syllables
cen-tro-sym-me-tri-cal
Pronunciation
/ˌsɛn.trəʊ.sɪˈmɛt.rɪ.kəl/
Stress
000010
Morphemes
centro- + sym-metr- + -ical
The word 'centrosymmetrical' is a six-syllable adjective with primary stress on the fifth syllable. It's derived from Greek and Latin roots and follows standard English syllable division rules based on vowel and consonant sounds. Syllable division is cen-tro-sym-me-tri-cal.
Definitions
- 1
Possessing or exhibiting symmetry about a central point; having a center from which corresponding parts extend equally in all directions.
“The snowflake's centrosymmetrical pattern was breathtaking.”
“The building's design was deliberately centrosymmetrical.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('met'), indicated by '1'. All other syllables are unstressed ('0').
Syllables
cen — Open syllable, vowel followed by nasal consonant.. tro — Closed syllable, diphthong followed by a consonant.. sym — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a nasal consonant.. me — Open syllable, vowel followed by a nasal consonant.. tri — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. cal — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Coda Rule
Syllables generally end with a vowel sound.
Consonant-Coda Rule
Syllables can end with a consonant sound.
Onset Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters at the beginning of a syllable are permissible.
- The word's length and complex morphology require careful application of syllable division rules.
- The presence of Greek and Latin roots influences pronunciation and stress patterns.
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