pseudorombohedral
Syllables
pseu-do-ro-mbo-hed-ral
Pronunciation
/ˌsjuːdoʊrɒmboʊˈhiːdrəl/
Stress
000101
Morphemes
pseudo- + rhombohedral
Pseudorhombohedral is a complex adjective of Greek origin. It is syllabified as pseu-do-ro-mbo-hed-ral, with primary stress on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows maximizing onsets and dividing after vowels, accounting for morphology and phonetics.
Definitions
- 1
Resembling a rhombohedron; having the form of a rhombohedron.
“The crystal exhibited a pseudorhombohedral structure.”
“The mineral's pseudorhombohedral habit was quite distinctive.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('hed'). The first syllable is unstressed, as is the final syllable.
Syllables
pseu — Open syllable, onset cluster /ps/.. do — Open syllable.. ro — Open syllable.. mbo — Open syllable.. hed — Closed syllable.. ral — Closed syllable, containing a schwa.
Word Parts
Maximize Onsets
Attempt to include as many consonants as possible in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel After Consonant
Syllables are typically divided after a vowel.
Consonant Clusters
Complex consonant clusters are often broken up based on sonority, but maintained where possible to reflect morphology.
- The word's length and complexity.
- The presence of the schwa sound /ə/ in the final syllable.
- The Greek origins of the morphemes.
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