extraterrestrials
Syllables
ex-tra-ter-res-tri-als
Pronunciation
/ˌɛkstrəˈtɛrɛstriəlz/
Stress
001000
Morphemes
extra- + terra- + -terrestrial-s
The word 'extraterrestrials' is a six-syllable noun with primary stress on the third syllable. It's derived from Latin roots and follows standard English syllabification rules, with considerations for consonant clusters like 'str'. The syllable division is ex-tra-ter-res-tri-als.
Definitions
- 1
Beings from a planet other than Earth.
“Scientists are searching for evidence of extraterrestrials.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('ter'). The stress pattern is typical for words of this length and morphological structure.
Syllables
ex — Closed syllable with onset cluster 'ex'. tra — Open syllable. ter — Closed syllable. res — Closed syllable. tri — Closed syllable. als — Closed syllable
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are maximized in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel After Consonant Rule
Syllables are typically formed around a vowel, with consonants preceding or following the vowel.
Consonant-Vowel-Consonant (CVC)
A common syllable structure in English.
- The 'str' cluster is often treated as a single unit.
- The word's length and complex morphology require careful application of syllabification rules.
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