deipnodiplomatic
Syllables
deip-no-di-plo-mat-ic
Pronunciation
/ˌdeɪpnoʊˌdɪpləˈmætɪk/
Stress
000101
Morphemes
deipno- + diploma- + -tic
The word 'deipnodiplomatic' is divided into six syllables: deip-no-di-plo-mat-ic. It is morphologically complex, consisting of a Greek prefix, root, and suffix. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows standard English rules of maximizing onsets and separating vowels.
Definitions
- 1
Relating to or characteristic of diplomatic dinners or banquets.
“The deipnodiplomatic atmosphere at the state banquet was carefully orchestrated.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('mat'). The first and third syllables have secondary stress.
Syllables
deip — Open syllable, initial syllable.. no — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. di — Closed syllable, consonant followed by vowel.. plo — Open syllable, consonant cluster followed by vowel.. mat — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. ic — Closed syllable, final syllable.
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Vowel Division
Vowels generally separate syllables, especially when followed by a consonant.
Consonant Division
Consonants typically form the onset of a syllable, creating a syllable boundary after them.
- The relatively low frequency of the word may lead to some pronunciation variation.
- The 'ei' diphthong could potentially be treated as a single unit, but is commonly split for syllabification.
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