electrosensitive
Syllables
el-ec-tro-sen-si-tive
Pronunciation
/ɪˈlɛktrəʊsɛnsɪtɪv/
Stress
010001
Morphemes
electro- + sens- + -itive
The word 'electrosensitive' is divided into six syllables: el-ec-tro-sen-si-tive. The primary stress falls on the second syllable. Syllable division follows the Onset-Rime principle, with open and closed syllables determined by vowel-consonant patterns. The word is morphologically complex, comprising a Greek prefix, a Latin root, and a Latin suffix.
Definitions
- 1
Able to detect or be affected by electric fields.
“The shark is electrosensitive and can detect prey hidden in the sand.”
“Electrosensitive equipment is used to measure electromagnetic radiation.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('lec'), indicated by '1'. All other syllables are unstressed ('0').
Syllables
el — Open syllable, vowel followed by liquid consonant.. ec — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. tro — Open syllable, diphthong.. sen — Open syllable, vowel followed by nasal consonant.. si — Open syllable, single vowel.. tive — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant.
Word Parts
Similar Words
Onset-Rime
Syllables are structured around a vowel nucleus (rime) preceded by optional consonants (onset).
Open Syllable
Syllables ending in a vowel sound are considered open.
Closed Syllable
Syllables ending in a consonant sound are considered closed.
Diphthong Rule
Diphthongs function as single vowel sounds and form the syllable nucleus.
- The word's length and complex morphology require careful application of syllable division rules.
- The presence of the diphthong /əʊ/ in 'tro-' is a standard feature of English pronunciation.
Nearby Words
17 wordsTrending in English (GB)
Terms getting hyphenated by users right now.