magnetoresistance
Syllables
mag-ne-to-res-is-tance
Pronunciation
/ˌmæɡnɪtoʊrɪˈzɪstəns/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
magneto- + resist- + -ance
The word 'magnetoresistance' is divided into six syllables: mag-ne-to-res-is-tance. The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('res'). It's a noun derived from Latin roots, denoting a material property. Syllable division follows standard English vowel-consonant rules, with considerations for diphthongs and consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
A physical property of a material that changes its electrical resistance in response to an applied magnetic field.
“Magnetoresistance is used in hard drive read heads.”
“The researchers studied the magnetoresistance effect in thin films.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('res'). The stress pattern is relatively weak on the initial syllables, building to the core of the word.
Syllables
mag — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. ne — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. to — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant, containing a diphthong.. res — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. is — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. tance — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant cluster.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant Division
Syllables are typically divided after a vowel when followed by a consonant.
Diphthong Consideration
Diphthongs (like 'toʊ') are generally kept within a single syllable.
Consonant Cluster Division
Consonant clusters are often maintained within a syllable, particularly at the end of a word.
- The length of the word necessitates careful application of syllable division rules.
- The presence of the diphthong 'oʊ' in 'to' requires consideration.
- The consonant cluster 'tance' is a common suffix and is treated as a single unit.
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