electroreceptive
Syllables
el-ec-tro-re-cep-tive
Pronunciation
/ɪˌlek.troʊ.rɪˈsep.tɪv/
Stress
012010
Morphemes
electro- + recept- + -ive
The word 'electroreceptive' is divided into six syllables: el-ec-tro-re-cep-tive. The primary stress falls on the 'cep' syllable. Syllabification follows standard English rules of dividing after vowels and before consonant clusters. The word is morphologically complex, consisting of the prefix 'electro-', root 'recept-', and suffix '-ive'.
Definitions
- 1
Capable of detecting electrical fields.
“Sharks are known for their electroreceptive abilities.”
“The fish's electroreceptive organs help it locate prey.”
syn:electrosensitive
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('cep'). Secondary stress on the second syllable ('tro').
Syllables
el — Open syllable, initial syllable.. ec — Closed syllable.. tro — Open syllable, contains a diphthong.. re — Open syllable.. cep — Closed syllable, primary stress.. tive — Open syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
Vowel-Consonant (VC)
Syllables are divided after the vowel when followed by a consonant.
Vowel-Consonant Cluster (VCC)
Syllables are divided before the consonant cluster.
Diphthong-Consonant (DC)
Syllables are divided after the diphthong.
- The schwa /ə/ in unstressed syllables is a common feature of English pronunciation.
- The word's length and complex morphology require careful application of the rules.
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