trippleexpansion
Syllables
trip-ple-ex-pan-sion
Pronunciation
/ˈtrɪpl̩ ɪkˈspænʃən/
Stress
0 0 0 1 0
Morphemes
triple- + expand + -ion
The word 'triple-expansion' is a noun with five syllables: trip-ple-ex-pan-sion. The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('pan'). It's formed from the prefix 'triple-', the root 'expand', and the suffix '-ion'. Syllabification follows standard English rules, prioritizing onset maximization and recognizing syllabic consonants.
Definitions
- 1
A thermodynamic cycle used in some reciprocating engines, where the gas expands in three stages.
“The ship was powered by a triple-expansion steam engine.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('pan').
Syllables
trip — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. ple — Syllabic consonant, functioning as a syllable nucleus.. ex — Open syllable, consonant cluster followed by a vowel.. pan — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. sion — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant cluster.
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Onset-Rime Division
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Syllabic Consonant Rule
A consonant can form a syllable nucleus if it doesn't have a following vowel.
Maximize Onsets
Prioritizing consonant clusters as part of the syllable onset.
- The syllabic /l/ in 'triple' is a common feature in English.
- The overall syllabification follows standard English rules.
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