doublerefracting
Syllables
dou-ble-re-frac-ting
Pronunciation
/ˈdʌbəl rɪˈfræktɪŋ/
Stress
10010
Morphemes
double- + refract + -ing
The word 'double-refracting' is a five-syllable adjective with primary stress on the third syllable. It's formed from the prefix 'double-', the root 'refract', and the suffix '-ing'. Syllabification follows standard English rules based on vowel sounds and onset-rime structure.
Definitions
- 1
Bending light in two directions; exhibiting double refraction.
“The calcite crystal was double-refracting, creating a fascinating visual effect.”
syn:birefringentant:isotropic
Stress pattern
Primary stress on the third syllable ('frac'), secondary stress on the first syllable ('dou').
Syllables
dou — Open syllable, initial syllable.. ble — Closed syllable.. re — Open syllable.. frac — Closed syllable.. ting — Closed syllable, 'ng' as a single phoneme.
Word Parts
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Onset-Rime
Syllables are divided based on the onset and rime.
Vowel Sound Principle
Each syllable generally contains one vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are maintained unless easily separable by a vowel.
- The 'fr' cluster is treated as a single onset.
- The 'ng' in 'ting' is a single phoneme but maintains syllable boundary.
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