actinoilectrisiti
Syllables
ac-ti-no-i-lec-tri-si-ti
Pronunciation
/ˌæk.tɪ.noʊ.ɪ.lekˈtrɪs.ɪ.ti/
Stress
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Morphemes
actino- + -electr- + -icity
Actinoelectricity is an eight-syllable noun with primary stress on the penultimate syllable. It's derived from Greek and Latin roots, denoting electricity produced by radiant energy. Syllabification follows standard English rules of maximizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants.
Definitions
- 1
Electricity produced by the action of radiant energy, especially light.
“The experiment demonstrated the principles of actinoelectricity.”
syn:Photoelectricity
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('tri' in 'electricity').
Syllables
ac — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. ti — Closed syllable, consonant-vowel-consonant.. no — Open syllable, diphthong followed by consonant.. i — Open syllable, vowel standing alone.. lec — Closed syllable, consonant-vowel-consonant.. tri — Closed syllable, consonant cluster-vowel-consonant.. si — Closed syllable, consonant-vowel-consonant.. ti — Closed syllable, consonant-vowel-consonant.
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Avoid Stranded Consonants
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