extrametropolitan
Syllables
ex-tra-me-tro-pol-i-tan
Pronunciation
/ˌekstræmətrɒpɒlɪˈteɪn/
Stress
0000100
Morphemes
extra- + metro-pol- + -itan
The word 'extrametropolitan' is divided into seven syllables: ex-tra-me-tro-pol-i-tan. Stress falls on the fifth syllable ('pol'). It's morphologically complex, built from Latin and Greek roots with prefixes and suffixes. Syllabification follows standard English CV and CVC rules, with consonant clusters treated as single units.
Definitions
- 1
Situated beyond or outside the limits of a metropolis; relating to areas outside a major city.
“The extrametropolitan railway line serves commuters from the surrounding villages.”
“Extrametropolitan areas often have a different character to the city centre.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('pol'), following the general rule for penultimate stress in words of this length and complexity.
Syllables
ex — Open syllable, CV structure.. tra — Closed syllable, CCV structure.. me — Open syllable, CV structure.. tro — Closed syllable, CCV structure.. pol — Closed syllable, CV structure.. i — Open syllable, V structure.. tan — Closed syllable, CVC structure.
Word Parts
Consonant-Vowel (CV)
Syllables are typically divided after a consonant followed by a vowel.
Consonant Cluster-Vowel (CCV)
Consonant clusters are often treated as a single unit within a syllable.
Vowel Alone
A single vowel constitutes a syllable.
Consonant-Vowel-Consonant (CVC)
Syllables are typically divided after a vowel followed by a consonant.
- The 'tr' consonant cluster is a common feature and doesn't pose a significant syllabification challenge.
- The length of the word and the presence of multiple morphemes contribute to complexity, but standard rules apply consistently.
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