infinitoinfinitesimal
Syllables
in-fi-ni-to-in-fi-ni-te-si-mal
Pronunciation
/ˌɪn.fɪˈni.toʊ ɪn.fɪn.ɪˈtes.ɪ.məl/
Stress
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Morphemes
infinito- + infinit- + -esimal
The word 'infinito-infinitesimal' is divided into ten syllables based on vowel nuclei and the principle of maximizing onsets. It's a compound adjective of Latin origin, with primary stress on the penultimate syllable of 'infinitesimal'. The hyphenated structure is a key feature influencing its syllabification.
Definitions
- 1
Extremely small; immeasurably small.
“The change in temperature was an infinito-infinitesimal amount.”
“An infinito-infinitesimal error in the calculation led to a catastrophic result.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable of 'infinitesimal' (-tes-). Secondary stress on 'to' in 'infinito'.
Syllables
in — Open syllable, unstressed.. fi — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ni — Closed syllable, unstressed.. to — Open syllable, secondary stress.. in — Open syllable, unstressed.. fi — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ni — Closed syllable, unstressed.. te — Closed syllable, stressed.. si — Closed syllable, unstressed.. mal — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Vowel Nucleus Rule
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound, which serves as the nucleus.
Maximize Onset Rule
Consonant clusters are broken to maximize the number of consonants in the onset of the following syllable.
- The hyphenated structure allows for a more natural pronunciation and separation of the two components.
- Potential vowel reduction in unstressed syllables (e.g., /ɪ/ to /ə/).
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