triakisoctahedrid
Syllables
tri-a-ki-soc-ta-hed-rid
Pronunciation
/ˌtraɪ.ə.kaɪ.sɒk.təˈhed.rɪd/
Stress
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Morphemes
triaki- + octahedr- + -id
Triakisoctahedrid is a seven-syllable noun of Greek origin, stressed on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows standard English rules, maximizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants. It describes a specific polyhedron.
Definitions
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A polyhedron with 24 faces, 36 edges, and 14 vertices, formed by joining two congruent square pyramids to opposite faces of a cube.
“The triakisoctahedrid was used as a model for molecular structures.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('hed').
Syllables
tri — Open syllable, diphthong. a — Open syllable, schwa. ki — Open syllable, diphthong. soc — Closed syllable. ta — Open syllable, schwa. hed — Closed syllable. rid — Closed syllable
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Vowel-Consonant-Consonant (VCC)
Syllables are divided after the first consonant when a vowel is followed by two consonants.
Vowel-Consonant (VC)
Syllables are divided after the consonant when a vowel is followed by a consonant.
Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are generally kept together at the beginning of a syllable.
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Consonants are not left alone to form a syllable.
- The word's length and uncommonness might lead to slight variations in pronunciation and syllabification among speakers.
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