doublerefracting
Syllables
dou-ble-re-frac-ting
Pronunciation
/ˈdʌb.əl.re.frækt.ɪŋ/
Stress
01011
Morphemes
double- + refract- + -ing
The word 'double-refracting' is divided into five syllables: dou-ble-re-frac-ting. The primary stress falls on the third syllable ('frac-'). It consists of the prefix 'double-', the root 'refract-', and the suffix '-ing'. The syllabification follows standard English rules prioritizing onsets and vowel sounds.
Definitions
- 1
Exhibiting the property of refracting light into two distinct images.
“The calcite crystal was double-refracting, creating a fascinating visual effect.”
syn:birefringentant:isotropic
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('frac-'). The stress pattern is typical for words with the '-ing' suffix attached to a multi-syllabic root.
Syllables
dou — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. ble — Closed syllable, potential syllabic /l/.. re — Open syllable, single vowel sound.. frac — Closed, stressed syllable, consonant cluster onset.. ting — Closed syllable, nasal consonant ending.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are often divided after a vowel sound followed by a consonant.
Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are generally included in the onset of the following syllable.
Syllabic Consonant
The /l/ sound can function as a syllable nucleus, creating a syllabic consonant.
- The initial 'doubl-' cluster is a relatively common and doesn't present a significant edge case.
- The syllabic /l/ in 'ble-' is a common feature of British English.
- Potential vowel reduction in unstressed syllables.
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