quadrupleexpansion
Syllables
quad-ru-ple-ex-pan-sion
Pronunciation
/ˈkwɒdrʊpl̩ ɪkˌspænʃən/
Stress
100010
Morphemes
quadruple + expansion
The word 'quadruple-expansion' is divided into six syllables: quad-ru-ple-ex-pan-sion. The primary stress falls on 'pan'. It's a noun derived from Latin roots, denoting a fourfold increase. Syllabification follows standard English rules prioritizing vowel nuclei and sonority-based consonant cluster splits.
Definitions
- 1
The act or process of increasing something fourfold; a fourfold increase.
“The company announced a quadruple-expansion of its production capacity.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('pan'). Secondary stress on 'quad'.
Syllables
quad — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. ru — Open syllable, vowel preceded by consonant.. ple — Closed syllable with syllabic consonant /l/.. ex — Open syllable, vowel preceded by consonant.. pan — Open syllable, vowel preceded by consonant.. sion — Open syllable, vowel preceded by consonant.
Word Parts
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Vowel Nucleus Rule
Each syllable contains a vowel sound as its nucleus.
Consonant Cluster Division
Consonant clusters are split based on sonority, with more sonorous sounds attaching to the following syllable.
Syllabic Consonant Rule
Consonants like /l/ can function as syllable nuclei when following a consonant.
- The syllabic /l/ in 'ple-' requires special consideration.
- Potential elision of /d/ in 'quad-' in rapid speech.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation (e.g., /æ/ vs. /ɒ/ in 'quad').
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