extraterrestrial
Syllables
ex-tra-ter-res-trial
Pronunciation
/ˌɛkstrəˈtɛrɪstriəl/
Stress
00101
Morphemes
extra- + terra- + -restrial
The word 'extraterrestrial' is divided into five syllables: ex-tra-ter-res-trial. It comprises a Latin-derived prefix 'extra-', root 'terra-', and suffix '-restrial'. Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable. Syllable division follows vowel and consonant cluster rules, with 'x' functioning as a single onset.
Definitions
- 1
Relating to or originating from outside the Earth.
“The search for extraterrestrial life continues.”
“She wrote a novel about extraterrestrial visitors.”
- 1
A being from outside the Earth.
“Scientists are looking for evidence of extraterrestrials.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('res'). The first and second syllables are unstressed, the third is secondary stressed, and the fifth is unstressed.
Syllables
ex — Open syllable with a consonant cluster onset.. tra — Open syllable with a consonant cluster onset.. ter — Closed syllable with a simple onset and coda.. res — Closed syllable with a simple onset and coda.. trial — Closed syllable with a consonant cluster onset and coda.
Word Parts
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Vowel Division
Each vowel sound generally forms a syllable.
Consonant Cluster Division
Consonant clusters are split, with the first consonant joining the preceding syllable if it forms a valid onset.
Onset-Coda Division
Syllables are divided into onset (initial consonant sound(s)) and coda (final consonant sound(s)).
- The 'x' digraph is treated as a single onset unit.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist but do not affect syllable division.
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