quadragintesimal
Syllables
qua-dra-gin-tes-i-mal
Pronunciation
/ˌkwɒdrədʒɪnˈtɛsɪməl/
Stress
001011
Morphemes
quadra- + gesima- + -l
The word 'quadragintesimal' is divided into six syllables: qua-dra-gin-tes-i-mal. It's of Latin origin, with stress on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows standard English rules, with the /dr/ cluster being a notable feature.
Definitions
- 1
Relating to or denoting a scale based on the number forty.
“Quadragintesimal measurements were once common in French cartography.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('tes').
Syllables
qua — Open syllable, diphthong.. dra — Open syllable, schwa.. gin — Closed syllable, nasal consonant.. tes — Closed syllable, fricative consonant.. i — Open syllable, short vowel.. mal — Open syllable, schwa.
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Vowel-C-V Rule
A syllable typically contains a vowel sound, followed by a consonant, followed by another vowel sound.
Vowel-C Rule
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Vowel Alone Rule
A single vowel sound constitutes a syllable.
- The word's length and uncommonness might lead to some variability in pronunciation.
- The /dr/ consonant cluster is a common exception to the typical syllable division rule.
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