threedimensional
Syllables
three-di-men-sion-al
Pronunciation
/ˌθriː.dɪ.menˈʃən.əl/
Stress
10010
Morphemes
three- + dimension + -al
The word 'three-dimensional' is divided into five syllables: three-di-men-sion-al. It consists of the prefix 'three-', the root 'dimension', and the suffix '-al'. Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('sion'). Syllabification follows standard English rules of onset-rime and consonant-vowel division.
Definitions
- 1
Possessing or relating to length, breadth, and depth; having volume.
“The artist created a three-dimensional sculpture.”
“We need to consider the three-dimensional aspects of the design.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('sion'). Secondary stress on the first syllable ('three').
Syllables
three — Open syllable, stressed.. di — Closed syllable, unstressed.. men — Closed syllable, unstressed.. sion — Closed syllable, stressed.. al — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
Onset-Rime Division
Syllables are divided based on the onset (initial consonant sound(s)) and rime (vowel and any following consonants).
Consonant-Vowel Division
When a vowel is encountered after a consonant, a syllable break is typically made.
Stress Placement
Stress influences syllable prominence and can affect vowel reduction.
- The 'sion' cluster requires careful consideration of sonority sequencing.
- Potential for vowel reduction in unstressed syllables.
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