piezoelectricity
Syllables
pie-zo-e-lec-tri-ci-ty
Pronunciation
/ˌpiːzoʊɪˌlekˈtrɪsɪti/
Stress
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Morphemes
piezo- + electric- + -ity
The word 'piezoelectricity' is divided into seven syllables: pie-zo-e-lec-tri-ci-ty. It's a noun formed from Greek and Latin roots, with primary stress on the fifth syllable. Syllable division follows standard vowel-consonant sequencing rules.
Definitions
- 1
Electricity generated by the application of mechanical stress to certain crystals.
“Piezoelectricity is used in sensors and actuators.”
“The device relies on the principle of piezoelectricity to convert pressure into electrical energy.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('tri'). Secondary stress falls on the first syllable ('pie').
Syllables
pie — Open syllable, long vowel.. zo — Closed syllable, diphthong.. e — Open syllable, long vowel.. lec — Closed syllable.. tri — Closed syllable.. ci — Closed syllable.. ty — Closed syllable.
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- The combination of Greek and Latin morphemes creates a complex word structure.
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