cathodofluorescence
Syllables
ca-tho-do-flu-o-res-cence
Pronunciation
/ˌkæθoʊdfluːɔˈrɛsəns/
Stress
0000101
Morphemes
cathodo- + fluorescence + -ence
Cathodofluorescence is a complex noun derived from Greek and Latin roots. It is syllabified as ca-tho-do-flu-o-res-cence, with primary stress on the penultimate syllable. Syllable division follows standard English onset-rime rules, with single vowels forming their own syllables. The word describes the emission of light when bombarded by cathode rays.
Definitions
- 1
The emission of visible light by a substance when bombarded by cathode rays.
“The researchers studied the cathodofluorescence of the crystal.”
“Cathodofluorescence imaging is used in materials science.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('res' in 'fluo-res-cence').
Syllables
ca — Open syllable, initial syllable. tho — Open syllable. do — Open syllable. flu — Open syllable. o — Open syllable, vowel as a syllable. res — Closed syllable. cence — Closed syllable
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Vowel as Syllable
Single vowels often form their own syllable.
- The length of the word requires careful attention to avoid mis-syllabification.
- The compound nature of the word doesn't introduce specific exceptions.
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