lightscattering
The word 'light-scattering' is divided into four syllables: light-scat-ter-ing. The primary stress falls on the second syllable. It's a compound adjective formed from the root 'light' and the suffix 'scattering'. Syllable division follows standard vowel-consonant and consonant cluster rules.
Definitions
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Relating to or causing the dispersion of light.
“The light-scattering particles created a beautiful haze.”
“Light-scattering microscopy is used to study small structures.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('scat'), indicated by '1'. The other syllables are unstressed ('0').
Syllables
light — Open syllable, monophthong.. scat — Open syllable, short vowel.. ter — Closed syllable, schwa.. ing — Closed syllable, nasal consonant.
Word Parts
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Vowel followed by consonant
Syllables are typically divided after a vowel when followed by a consonant.
Consonant cluster followed by vowel
Syllables are divided before a vowel preceded by a consonant cluster.
Vowel followed by nasal consonant
Syllables are divided before a nasal consonant.
- The compound nature of the word could have led to stress on the first element, but the -ing suffix is dominant.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might slightly alter the vowel sounds, but the syllable division remains consistent.
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