electroluminescence
Syllables
e-lec-tro-lu-mi-nes-cence
Pronunciation
/ˌɛlɛktrəluːmɪˈnɛsəns/
Stress
0000010
Morphemes
electro- + luminesc- + -ence
Electroluminescence is a noun with seven syllables (e-lec-tro-lu-mi-nes-cence). It's derived from Greek and Latin roots, relating to light emission through electricity. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows standard English rules based on vowel separation and consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
The emission of light from a substance when an electric current is passed through it.
“The experiment demonstrated the principle of electroluminescence.”
“Electroluminescence is used in many modern displays.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('nes'). Secondary stress on the first syllable ('e').
Syllables
e — Open, unstressed syllable.. lec — Closed, unstressed syllable.. tro — Open, unstressed syllable.. lu — Open, unstressed syllable.. mi — Open, unstressed syllable.. nes — Closed, stressed syllable.. cence — Closed, unstressed syllable.
Word Parts
Vowel-initial Syllable
Syllables beginning with a vowel are separated.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable unless they can be naturally divided by a vowel sound.
Vowel-Consonant-Vowel (VCV) Rule
In words with multiple vowels, syllables are often divided between vowels.
Onset-Rime Structure
Syllables are structured around an onset (initial consonant(s)) and a rime (vowel and following consonants).
- The word's length and complexity require careful application of syllable division rules.
- The consistent vowel-consonant patterns aid in the process.
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