ferromagneticism
Syllables
fer-ro-mag-net-ic-ism
Pronunciation
/ˌfɛr.oʊ.mæɡˈnɛt.ɪk.ɪz.əm/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
ferro- + magnet- + -ic
The word 'ferromagneticism' is syllabified as fer-ro-mag-net-ic-ism, with primary stress on 'mag-net'. It's a noun composed of Latin and Greek morphemes denoting a property of strong magnetism. Syllable division follows standard English (GB) vowel-consonant rules.
Definitions
- 1
The property of being strongly attracted to a magnetic field and retaining magnetism after the field is removed.
“Ferromagneticism is essential for the operation of electric motors.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('mag-net'). The stress pattern is typical for words of this length and structure.
Syllables
fer — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. ro — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. mag — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant cluster.. net — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. ic — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. ism — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant cluster.
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Vowel-Consonant (VC)
Syllables are typically divided after a vowel when followed by a consonant.
Vowel-Consonant Cluster (VCC)
Syllables are divided before the consonant cluster following a vowel.
- The sequence '-mag-' is a common element in scientific terminology and follows established syllabification patterns.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may occur, but do not affect syllable division.
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