quadricentennial
Syllables
qua-dri-cen-ten-ni-al
Pronunciation
/kwɒdrɪˌsɛntɪˈniːəl/
Stress
010011
Morphemes
quadri- + cent- + -ennial
The word 'quadricentennial' is divided into six syllables: qua-dri-cen-ten-ni-al. It's derived from Latin roots meaning 'four hundred years'. Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows standard English rules, respecting morphemic boundaries and vowel-consonant patterns.
Definitions
- 1
Relating to a period of four hundred years.
“The museum celebrated its quadricentennial anniversary.”
- 1
A period of four hundred years.
“The quadricentennial celebrations were a grand affair.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable (/ˌsɛntɪˈniːəl/). Secondary stress is present on the first syllable (/kwɒd/).
Syllables
qua — Open syllable, diphthong.. dri — Closed syllable, short vowel.. cen — Open syllable.. ten — Closed syllable.. ni — Closed syllable.. al — Closed syllable, schwa.
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- Regional variations in pronunciation might slightly affect the phonetic realization of the final syllable, but not the syllable division.
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