fractionalpitch
The word 'fractional-pitch' is a compound adjective divided into four syllables: frac-tion-al-pitch. Stress falls on the third syllable ('al'). Syllabification follows standard English rules of maximizing onsets and ensuring each syllable contains a vowel sound. The word is morphologically complex, with Latin-derived prefixes and suffixes.
Definitions
- 1
Relating to or expressed in fractions of a whole pitch.
“The software allows for fractional-pitch adjustments.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('al').
Syllables
frac — Open syllable, onset 'fr', rime 'æk'. tion — Closed syllable, onset 'ʃ', rime 'ən'. al — Open syllable, onset 'l', rime 'əl'. pitch — Closed syllable, onset 'p', rime 'ɪtʃ'
Word Parts
Onset-Rime Structure
Syllables are divided based on maximizing onsets (consonant clusters at the beginning of a syllable).
Vowel Rule
Each syllable generally contains one vowel sound.
- The compound nature of the word requires consideration of constituent parts.
- Regional accents may influence vowel quality but not syllable division.
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