electrocapillary
Syllables
e-lec-tro-ca-pil-la-ry
Pronunciation
/ˌɛlɛktroʊkæpɪˈlɛri/
Stress
0000001
Morphemes
electro- + capillary + -ary
The word 'electrocapillary' is an adjective composed of the prefix 'electro-', the root 'capillary', and the suffix '-ary'. It is divided into seven syllables: e-lec-tro-ca-pil-la-ry, with primary stress on the final syllable. Syllable division follows rules maximizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants.
Definitions
- 1
Relating to or exhibiting the properties of capillary action influenced by electrical forces.
“The electrocapillary effect was utilized to control the flow of the liquid.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the final syllable ('ry').
Syllables
e — Open syllable, unstressed.. lec — Closed syllable, unstressed.. tro — Open syllable, unstressed.. ca — Open syllable, unstressed.. pil — Closed syllable, unstressed.. la — Open syllable, unstressed.. ry — Closed syllable, stressed.
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