thermoluminescent
Syllables
ther-mo-lu-mi-nes-cent
Pronunciation
/ˌθɜːməloʊluːmɪˈnɛsənt/
Stress
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Morphemes
thermo- + lumi- + -nescent
The word 'thermoluminescent' is divided into six syllables: ther-mo-lu-mi-nes-cent. It's an adjective derived from Greek and Latin roots, meaning exhibiting luminescence without heat. Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable. Syllable division follows standard English vowel-consonant and consonant cluster rules.
Definitions
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Exhibiting luminescence not due to heat but caused by stimulation (as by rubbing or exposure to ultraviolet light).
“The thermoluminescent material glowed faintly in the dark.”
“Thermoluminescent dosimeters are used to measure radiation exposure.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('nes'), and secondary stress falls on the first syllable ('ther').
Syllables
ther — Open syllable, initial syllable.. mo — Open syllable.. lu — Open syllable.. mi — Closed syllable.. nes — Closed syllable.. cent — Closed syllable.
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Vowel-Consonant Rule
Syllables are often divided after a vowel sound, especially when followed by a consonant.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable unless they can be naturally separated by a vowel sound.
Stress-Timing Rule
English is a stress-timed language, influencing syllable prominence and duration.
- The length of the word and the presence of multiple morphemes require careful consideration of syllable boundaries.
- The vowel sounds and consonant clusters are relatively common in English, so they don't present major challenges.
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