crosspollination
Syllables
cross-pol-li-na-tion
Pronunciation
/ˌkrɔsˌpɑlɪˈneɪʃən/
Stress
00101
Morphemes
cross- + poll- + -ination
The word 'cross-pollination' is divided into five syllables: cross-pol-li-na-tion. The primary stress falls on the third syllable ('na'). It's a compound noun formed from the prefix 'cross-', the root 'poll-', and the suffix '-ination'. Syllabification follows standard English vowel and consonant cluster rules.
Definitions
- 1
The transfer of pollen from the male part of a flower to the female part of a flower, enabling fertilization and the production of seeds.
“Bees play a vital role in cross-pollination.”
“The artist's work is a cross-pollination of different styles.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('na'). The first and second syllables are unstressed, and the last syllable is also unstressed.
Syllables
cross — Closed syllable, initial consonant cluster.. pol — Open syllable, vowel-final.. li — Closed syllable, vowel-consonant.. na — Open syllable, diphthong-final.. tion — Closed syllable, final consonant cluster.
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Vowel Rule
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Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are often maintained within a syllable unless easily separable.
Open/Closed Syllable Rule
Syllables can be open (ending in a vowel) or closed (ending in a consonant).
- The initial 'cross-' could potentially be separated, but the current division is more common.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might slightly affect syllabification, but the core structure remains consistent.
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