mesembryanthemaceae
Syllables
mes-em-bry-an-the-ma-ceae
Pronunciation
/ˌmɛzəmˈbriːænθɪməˌsiː/
Stress
0001000
Morphemes
mes + embryanthem + aceae
The word 'mesembryanthemaceae' is divided into seven syllables: mes-em-bry-an-the-ma-ceae. The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('an'). It's a noun denoting a plant family, derived from Greek and Latin roots. Syllable division follows the open syllable rule, dividing after each vowel sound.
Definitions
- 1
A family of succulent plants native to southern Africa, known for their crystalline epidermal cells.
“The *Mesembryanthemaceae* family includes many popular garden plants.”
syn:Ice plant family
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('an'). Secondary stress on the first syllable ('mes').
Syllables
mes — Open syllable, unstressed.. em — Open syllable, unstressed.. bry — Open syllable, unstressed.. an — Open syllable, primary stress.. the — Open syllable, unstressed.. ma — Open syllable, unstressed.. ceae — Open syllable, unstressed.
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Open Syllable Rule
Syllables are divided after each vowel sound, especially when followed by a consonant.
Stress Assignment
Stress is assigned based on lexical information and typical stress patterns in English words.
- The word's origin as a botanical name may lead to slight pronunciation variations, but the syllable division remains consistent.
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